Field Engineer

Ellensburg , United States

AI overview

Test and maintain high-performance autonomous off-road vehicles in remote locations while collaborating closely with unit commanders.

 

About Overland AI: 

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.  

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors, including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

In this role, you will:

  • Test, maintain, repair, and refurbish high-performance autonomous off-road ground vehicles, often in remote and isolated locations with limited resources. 
  • Support very frequent field tests: Weekly in Washington (Ellensburg and Yakima Areas), Quarterly at sites elsewhere in the continental United States.
  • Design and fabricate components or modify existing parts for off-road vehicles. 
  • Assume responsibility for safe and efficient field operation of heavy machinery and complex equipment. 

Qualifications

  • Strong technical background: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (equivalent experience can substitute); experience with off-road vehicle operations, maintenance, and modifications; proficiency with metal and woodworking tools; experience with machine shop tools and welding.
  • Grit: You excel in a small-team atmosphere, taking ownership of problems and working with your colleagues to solve problems across disciplines. 
  • Field-test forward: You enjoy getting your hands dirty and going off the beaten path to see the results of what you are working on. You have enthusiasm for spending long days in remote locations in bad weather to complete a field test.  You are willing to travel long distances to support remote testing, occasionally on short notice.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance. 
  • Ability to relocate to greater Ellensburg, WA area.

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 - 160K annually
  • Equity compensation
  • Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans. 
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k with company match
  • Parental leave
Salary
$120,000 – $160,000 per year
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