Field Robotics Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is looking for a Field Engineer to bridge the gap between software and real-world applications in industrial settings. This hands-on position involves deploying software solutions across various environments, ensuring quality execution and troubleshooting issues in real-time.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years in a relevant technical role, a knack for problem-solving, and effective communication skills to cooperate with teams remotely and on-site. This position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000–$120,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a relevant technical field role.
• Willingness to travel to field sites as needed.
• Strong hands-on ability to handle technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute software front-ends in field environments.
• Troubleshoot software execution issues in real-time.
• Deploy and configure arrays of sensors into industrial settings.

Skills

Python scripting ability

Proficiency with Linux

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Tools

Motion capture ecosystems

AWS CLI

Machine shop tools

Job description

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
• Basic Python scripting ability for automation or diagnostics
• 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

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS (BONUS POINTS)

Software & Systems

• Familiarity with motion capture ecosystems: Optitrack, Manus, StretchSense, or Rokoko
• Experience with AR/VR headsets or Zed stereo cameras
• 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

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.

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.