Sr. Project Engineer - Field Application Engineering (Robotics)

Location: Irvine, California, United States; on-site with frequent travel and on-site customer deployments as needed

Company

hirify.global develops embodied AI and autonomous robotic systems for construction, security, mining, manufacturing, and other demanding environments.

What you will do

• Own robotic field deployments from planning through execution, completion, and post-deployment follow-up.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, logistics, and customer stakeholders to deliver projects on time.
• Build and track project plans, timelines, milestones, tasks, issues, and workflows using Jira or similar tools.
• Coordinate shipping, equipment readiness, inventory, travel, and site setup.
• Serve as the primary on-site and customer-facing contact during deployments.
• Identify risks, resolve or escalate issues, document outcomes, and improve deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in project management, field operations, or similar roles; the posting also references 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, field operations, or technical program execution.
• Experience with Jira or similar project management tools.
• Strong organization, multitasking, communication, ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing field conditions.
• Willingness to work on-site, travel frequently, and support customer deployments in the field.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics, hardware systems, or field testing.
• Basic understanding of sensors, systems, or data collection workflows.
• Customer-facing or field deployment experience.
• Startup experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in real-world environments, including construction, security, mining, and manufacturing sites.
• Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, logistics, and customer teams.
• Work focused on deploying autonomous robots and improving operational efficiency.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.