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Field AI

Robot type
Robot AI and Software
Location
BostonMassachusettsUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Salary
$28–$63 an hour
Internship

Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Hardware Intern

Job description

Hardware Team: The Hardware Team at Field AI develops perception and compute payloads that power autonomous robotics systems in complex real world environments. Our work spans the full hardware stack designing and integrating sensing systems (LiDAR, camera, TOF, IMU, GPS), embedded compute (CPUs, GPUs, microcontrollers, Linux, ROS), electrical systems (power distribution, communication), and mechanical components (structures, thermal regulation, ingress protection). The team focuses on both development (research, design, prototyping, testing) and operations (production, testing, QA, debugging).

Mechanical Systems Intern Role: As a Mechanical Engineer Intern on the Hardware Team at Field AI,…

Job requirements

  • Education: Current student pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • CAD Expertise: Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent mechanical CAD platforms.
  • Thermal & Structural Analysis: Familiarity with FEA and thermal modeling tools.
  • Field-Ready Design: Experience designing hardware that survives vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and environmental exposure.
  • Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience designing for CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and assembly workflows.
  • Mechanical Systems Integration: Experience working across teams to integrate mechanical systems with compute, sensors, and power electronics.
  • Lab Skills: Comfort with mechanical debugging, thermal test setups, vibration tables, and ingress testing.
  • Cross Functional Robotic Skills: Ability to contribute electrical, sensing, and embedded computing work to deliver robust integrated systems.

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