5-7 years of experience in field engineering or technical support within robotics
Hands-on experience with real robot deployments
Proven ability to lead data capture operations
Familiarity with teleoperation and remote robot operation
Proficient in Linux systems, cameras, sensors, and networking
Strong troubleshooting skills and effective communication abilities
Responsibilities
Conduct on-site deployments, pilots, and tests; set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot robots
Act as the technical owner during deployments, ensuring smooth operations
Lead data capture efforts by monitoring sensors, cameras, and telemetry
Support teleoperation setup and testing, coordinating with remote teams
Document issues and improvements to enhance deployment processes
Benefits
Equity options in addition to salary
Opportunity for hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics
Collaborative work environment with remote engineering teams
Potential for local travel to diverse deployment sites
Engagement in real-time problem-solving and technical challenges
Full Job Description
Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer
Location: New York (on-site, local travel to deployment sites) • Type: Full-time • Openings: 1 • Salary: US$120K - $180K + equity
The role
Be the person physically on site for robot deployments, data capture and teleoperation. You'll make sure robots are set up correctly, running smoothly and capturing data to spec. You'll work closely with customers, remote engineering teams and teleoperators to keep deployments moving and resolve issues in real time.
What you'll do
Go on site for deployments, pilots and tests; set up, calibrate and troubleshoot robots across hardware, software and networking
Act as the on-site technical owner during deployments
Lead data capture: monitor sensors, cameras, telemetry and logs, and fix anything that threatens data quality
Support teleoperation setup, testing and monitoring, coordinating with remote operators and engineers
Serve as the local point of contact; document issues, fixes and lessons learned, and improve deployment processes
What you bring
Prior experience as a field technician, field engineer or on-site support at a robotics company
Hands-on support of real robot deployments
Experience leading or supporting data capture operations
Familiarity with teleoperation or remote robot operation
Comfort with Linux systems, cameras, sensors and networking
Calm, real-time troubleshooting and clear communication between the field and remote engineering
