Field Engineer

Overland AI

$120K — $150K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 3+ years work experience.
  • Hands-on experience with machine shop tools and welding.
  • Experience with off-road vehicle operations.
  • Strong skills in vehicle maintenance and modifications.
  • Proficiency with metal and woodworking tools.
  • Quick problem-solving skills in a field environment.
  • Willingness to travel for remote testing on short notice.

Responsibilities

  • Test and operate autonomous off-road ground vehicles in the field.
  • Maintain, repair, and refurbish high-performance vehicles.
  • Design and fabricate components or modify parts as needed.
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery and complex equipment.
  • Collaborate with team to solve field-related issues effectively.
  • Support frequent weekly field tests to assess vehicle performance.

Benefits

  • Equity compensation opportunities.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 401k retirement plan with company matching.
  • Parental leave policy that supports family needs.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are looking for a hands-on, field engineer to test, operate, maintain, repair, and refurbish high-performance autonomous off-road ground vehicles. In this role, you will support frequent (weekly) field tests, design and fabricate components or modify existing parts for off-road vehicles, and assume responsibility for safe and efficient field operation of heavy machinery and complex equipment. This role is for someone who is most comfortable hands-on with vehicles, thrives in the field, and knows how to keep machines running when conditions are far from ideal.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, or 3+ years equivalent work experience.
  • Experience working hands-on with machine shop tools and welding.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience working with off-road vehicle operations
  • Strong experience with vehicle maintenance, modifications, operations.
  • Proficiency working with metal and woodworking tools.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and solve problems quickly, often in the field.
  • Willingness to travel to support remote testing, occasionally on short notice.

Location

This position will be located in Ellensburg, WA.

Benefits

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

  • The salary range for this position is $120K to $150K annually
  • Equity compensation
  • Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401k with company match
  • Parental leave


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