Field Robotics Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Engineer to join our this hands-on role you will serve as the critical link between our software engineering team and real-world deployment environments. You will execute monitor and troubleshoot software systems in active warehouse and industrial settings ensuring seamless sensor deployments and high-quality execution across field operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute software front-ends (GUI and command-line interfaces) in field warehouse environments
Troubleshoot software execution issues in real-time ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Collaborate closely with the broader software engineering team on issue diagnosis and continuous improvement
Manage and monitor the quality of software execution in real-time during deployments
Deploy and configure arrays of sensors into industrial warehouse settings
Unpack assemble configure disassemble and transport technical equipment to and from field sites
Maintain clear accurate documentation of deployments issues and resolutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
4 years of experience in a relevant technical field role
Willingness and ability to travel to field sites as required
Basic Python scripting ability for automation or diagnostics
Proficiency with Linux Bash and/or Zsh environments
Strong hands-on ability to unpack assemble disassemble and transport technical equipment
Demonstrated documentation skills able to produce clear thorough technical records
Strong problem-solving skills with comfort working in fast-paced dynamic environments
Effective communicator able to relay technical findings to both field and remote engineering teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (BONUS POINTS)
The following are not required but will make your application stand out:
Software & Systems
Familiarity with motion capture ecosystems: Optitrack Manus StretchSense or Rokoko
Experience with AR/VR headsets or Zed stereo cameras
Experience with AWS CLI and foundational cloud services
Experience with real-time monitoring tools
Experience with remote system administration
Hardware & Connectivity
Knowledge of hardware communication protocols: I2C SPI UART
Experience deploying sensor arrays or IoT devices in the field
Familiarity with industrial automation or warehouse management systems
Documentation & Operations
Experience writing technical documentation SOPs or deployment guides
Experience with machine shop tools and physical fabrication

Salary Range
$110000-$120000/K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.