Entry Level - Graduate Trainee

VDart; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

VDart Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Field Application Engineer to support deployment, testing, operation, and demonstrations of advanced robotic systems including drones, quadruped robots, and humanoid platforms.

This temporary, part-time role requires on-site presence at a designated location in Abilene, TX, around 30 hours per week across 2–3 days. The role involves field testing, data collection, client presentations, troubleshooting, and documenting results while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field as listed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in robotics and hands-on operations.
• Basic understanding of hardware, software, electronics, sensors, or robotic systems.
• Able to work on-site ~30 hours per week across 2–3 days.

Responsibilities

• Support field testing, data collection, system demonstrations, and operational activities.
• Assist with remote operations and participate in client presentations and demonstrations.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues and help identify potential solutions.
• Document technical issues, test results, system performance, and customer feedback.
• Communicate technical information clearly to engineering teams, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and usability.
• Follow established safety procedures and operational guidelines while working with robotic equipment.
• Provide on-site technical support based on project schedules and customer requirements.

Skills

Robotics interest

Hands-on troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Customer interaction

Time management (30 hrs/wk)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Robotics / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Job description

Role: Entry-Level Field Application Engineer.

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a proactive and technically oriented Field Application Engineer to support the deployment, testing, operation, and demonstration of advanced robotic systems, including drones, quadruped robots, and humanoid platforms.
• This temporary, part-time opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work, troubleshooting, and customer interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams and customers to help ensure reliable robotic system performance in real-world environments.
• The role requires an on-site presence at one of the designated locations, with an initial schedule of 2-3 days per week, totaling approximately 30 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support field testing, data collection, system demonstrations, and operational activities.
• Assist with remote operations and participate in client presentations and demonstrations.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues and help identify potential solutions.
• Document technical issues, test results, system performance, and customer feedback.
• Communicate technical information clearly to engineering teams, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and usability.
• Follow established safety procedures and operational guidelines while working with robotic equipment.
• Provide on-site technical support based on project schedules and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences.
• Interest in robotics, automation, emerging technologies, and hands-on technical operations.
• Basic understanding of hardware, software, electronics, sensors, or robotic systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to work approximately 30 hours per week, initially across 2-3 days per week.
• Ability to work on-site at one of the listed locations.
• Willingness to travel locally or to other project locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with drones, quadruped robots, humanoid robots, or similar robotic platforms.
• Familiarity with electronics, sensors, embedded systems, and robotic subsystems.
• Basic programming or scripting skills.
• Experience with field testing, equipment deployment, technical demonstrations, or remote operations.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing technical support or engineering role.

Schedule and Availability:

• This is a temporary, part-time position requiring approximately 30 hours per week. The initial schedule will be 2-3 days per week, with on-site work at one of the specified locations. The work schedule will be coordinated based on project and operational needs.