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 SUMMARY

We 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 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
• 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
• Basic Python scripting ability for automation or diagnostics
• 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: $110,000-$120,000/K

The 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 experience 

ALTEN 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.

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