Field Data Collection & Testing Specialist - Retail

Cartesian Systems; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartesian seeks a Field Data Collection Specialist to join our team in Kendall Square, Cambridge. This role focuses on hands-on data collection, field operations, and R&D testing across retail environments.

You will travel to stores in the Boston area, evaluate model performance, and help ensure reliability of our indoor positioning solutions. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, with strong ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a technical, operational, support, research, testing, or related role.
• Experience running scripts (e.g., Python) and working with technical tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run data collection protocols in real-world environments (retail stores, warehouses).
• Use and provide feedback on new data collection tooling for R&D and engineering teams.
• Operate and maintain RFID and other collection devices, and troubleshoot hardware and app issues in the field.
• Travel to customer sites to evaluate system performance under real-world conditions.
• Collect, validate, and analyze datasets used to improve product accuracy and reliability.
• Perform basic scripting, troubleshooting, and debugging to support testing activities.
• Investigate bugs, edge cases, and unexpected behavior, providing detailed feedback to R&D and engineering teams.
• Improve and document testing and data collection processes to increase quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Test new features, mobile applications, and workflows before deployment.

Skills

Python scripting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

RFID devices

Data collection tools

Job description

Cartesian seeks a Field Data Collection Specialist to join our team in Kendall Square, Cambridge. This role focuses on hands-on data collection, field operations, and R&D testing across retail environments.

You will travel to stores in the Boston area, evaluate model performance, and help ensure reliability of our indoor positioning solutions. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, with strong ownership and cross-functional collaboration.