Robotics Training Engineer: Teleoperation & VR

HireArt, Inc.; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Disability & life insurance

401k

Job summary

HireArt, Inc. is seeking Robot Teachers to support training and evaluation of robotic systems by demonstrating human-like behaviors, collecting data, and helping robots learn complex real-world tasks.

In this role, you'll use teleoperation tools, VR, and simulation environments to teach robots new skills, evaluate performance, and contribute to improvements in robotic capabilities. This onsite 6-month contract is based in Los Altos, CA.

Qualifications

• Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
• Attention to detail in repetitive data collection tasks.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new technology.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams and engineers.
• Capable of independent initiative and adapting to priorities.
• Ability to safely lift up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Teleoperate physical and simulated robots using controllers, VR, and sim tools.
• Collect robotic training data, evaluate model performance, and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with engineers to design, test, and refine training tasks.
• Share observations to improve robot design, task selection, and usability.
• Set up and maintain robotic workstations in lab and home-like environments.
• Document experiments and communicate issues to relevant teams.
• Perform repetitive teleoperation and data collection with accuracy.
• Follow safety procedures when operating robotics equipment weighing up to 22.5 kg.
• Adapt to changing research priorities and identify process improvements.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Spatial awareness

Attention to detail

Comfortable using computers

Repetitive task execution

Interpersonal & communication skills

Independent work

Safety lifting up to 22.5 kg

Job description

HireArt, Inc. is seeking Robot Teachers to support training and evaluation of robotic systems by demonstrating human-like behaviors, collecting data, and helping robots learn complex real-world tasks.

In this role, you'll use teleoperation tools, VR, and simulation environments to teach robots new skills, evaluate performance, and contribute to improvements in robotic capabilities. This onsite 6-month contract is based in Los Altos, CA.