Senior Robotics Field Tester: Autonomous Systems

Autonomous Solutions, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous Solutions, Inc in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Field Tester to remotely operate, calibrate, test, and field ASI’s autonomous robot systems; role blends software QA, test tech, operations, and training.

You will work with engineers and customers to design tests, document results, and deliver safe, effective deployments; 2–4 years heavy equipment experience required; OSHA 10 preferred; full-time W-2 contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2-4 years) operating industry-specific heavy equipment
• Manufacturer-specific, company, or vocational school certification for industry-specific heavy equipment
• Prior test or quality assurance experience, or intermediate teaching, training, or coaching experience
• OSHA 10 (or willing to be trained)
• Basic instructional capabilities
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ideally with hands-on experience working with heavy machinery (engines, hydraulics, electronics, etc.)
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with multiple types of heavy equipment and/or a variety of industries
• Associates degree or vocational certificate in a related technical field
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Prior experience with robotics or autonomous systems

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment manually, via tele-operations, semi-autonomously, and autonomously to evaluate and improve performance, functionality, and reliability
• Maintain a safe testing and fielding environment for all by championing company safety standards, industry standards and regulations, and helping develop and enforce site-specific protocols and safe work instructions
• Collaborate with program and engineering teams, industry experts, and test team members to understand the concept of operations (CONOP), planned use cases, and help design and execute tests to assess engineering and customer requirements
• Document daily inspections, test procedures, results, findings, and maintenance activities; provide clear, concise and accurate reports
• Perform minor routine preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure safety, functionality, longevity and performance
• Work with engineering and support team members to calibrate, diagnose, and troubleshoot technical issues with robotic systems and equipment
• Help define test requirements and configure test tracks to simulate real-world conditions and deliver needed test results; help demonstrate systems are safe, operationally effective, and suitable for ASI team members and customers
• Work closely with engineers, software developers, technical writers, technical trainers, and a diverse, cross-functional team to understand system requirements and align and shape development, calibration, test, documentation, training, and fielding activities
• Help develop training plans and curriculum for robotic systems; execute vehicle-and robot-specific training for team members and customers
• Perform on-site system configuration, calibration, and acceptance testing as well as customer training to help stabilize and field new technologies at customer sites

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Technical training

Robotics experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree or vocational certificate in a technical field

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Autonomous Solutions, Inc in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Field Tester to remotely operate, calibrate, test, and field ASI’s autonomous robot systems; role blends software QA, test tech, operations, and training.

You will work with engineers and customers to design tests, document results, and deliver safe, effective deployments; 2–4 years heavy equipment experience required; OSHA 10 preferred; full-time W-2 contract.