Field Robotics Engineer

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ 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 Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's 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 SUMMARYWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Engineer to join our team. In 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 RESPONSIBILITIESExecute software front-ends (GUI and command-line interfaces) in field warehouse environmentsTroubleshoot software execution issues in real-time, ensuring minimal disruption to operationsCollaborate closely with the broader software engineering team on issue diagnosis and continuous improvementManage and monitor the quality of software execution in real-time during deploymentsDeploy and configure arrays of sensors into industrial warehouse settingsUnpack, assemble, configure, disassemble, and transport technical equipment to and from field sitesMaintain clear, accurate documentation of deployments, issues, and resolutionsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS4+ years of experience in a relevant technical field roleWillingness and ability to travel to field sites as requiredProficiency with Linux, Bash, and/or Zsh environmentsStrong hands-on ability to unpack, assemble, disassemble, and transport technical equipmentDemonstrated documentation skills - able to produce clear, thorough technical recordsStrong problem-solving skills with comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic environmentsEffective 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 & SystemsFamiliarity with motion capture ecosystems: Optitrack, Manus, StretchSense, or RokokoExperience with AR/VR headsets or Zed stereo camerasBasic Python scripting ability for automation or diagnosticsExperience with AWS CLI and foundational cloud servicesExperience with real-time monitoring toolsExperience with remote system administration Hardware & ConnectivityKnowledge of hardware communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UARTExperience deploying sensor arrays or IoT devices in the fieldFamiliarity with industrial automation or warehouse management systems Documentation & OperationsExperience writing technical documentation, SOPs, or deployment guidesExperience with machine shop tools and physical fabricationSalary Range: $110,000-$120,000/KThe actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experienceALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.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.