Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems

ALTEN Technology USA; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in North Reading, MA is seeking a Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems to design, develop, and optimize low-latency teleoperation for robotic platforms. You will implement real-time control pipelines and integrate VR/AR interfaces to drive precise robotic motion.

Collaborating across robotics, perception, controls, and hardware teams, you will build simulation/testing environments and push for ultra-low latency.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong software engineering experience in robotics, real-time systems, or distributed control systems.
• Experience developing teleoperation or remote-control systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with robotic control frameworks and middleware such as ROS/ROS2.
• Understanding of networking, latency optimization, and real-time communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency teleoperation systems for robotic platforms.
• Implement real-time control and communication pipelines between operators and robotic systems.
• Develop software for remotely operated robotic manipulators, mobile robots, humanoids, or similar electromechanical systems.
• Integrate VR, AR, or other immersive user interfaces into teleoperation workflows.
• Build software interfaces that translate operator inputs into precise robotic motion.
• Improve system responsiveness, reliability, and overall operator experience.
• Work closely with robotics, perception, controls, and hardware engineering teams.
• Develop simulation and testing environments for teleoperated robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot communication, networking, control, and latency-related challenges in distributed robotic systems.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies for human-in-the-loop robotic operation.

Skills

C++/Python

ROS/ROS2

Real-time systems

Networking latency

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/SE/Robotics/EE

Tools

Gazebo

Unity/Unreal

ROS ecosystem

Job description

Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems

North Reading, MA

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.

As Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems you will be responsible for;

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency teleoperation systems for robotic platforms.
• Implement real-time control and communication pipelines between operators and robotic systems.
• Develop software for remotely operated robotic manipulators, mobile robots, humanoids, or similar electromechanical systems.
• Integrate VR, AR, or other immersive user interfaces into teleoperation workflows.
• Build software interfaces that translate operator inputs into precise robotic motion.
• Improve system responsiveness, reliability, and overall operator experience.
• Work closely with robotics, perception, controls, and hardware engineering teams.
• Develop simulation and testing environments for teleoperated robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot communication, networking, control, and latency-related challenges in distributed robotic systems.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies for human-in-the-loop robotic operation.

Qualifications;

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong software engineering experience in robotics, real-time systems, or distributed control systems.
• Experience developing teleoperation or remote-control systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with robotic control frameworks and middleware such as ROS/ROS2.
• Understanding of networking, latency optimization, and real-time communication protocols.
• Experience integrating robotic manipulators, mobile robots, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with motion control, kinematics, and robotic control architectures.

Preferred Qualifications;

• Experience building teleoperation systems for:
  • Robotic arms/manipulators
  • Mobile robots
  • Humanoid robotics
  • Surgical robotics
  • Industrial automation platforms
• Experience with VR/AR technologies and immersive control interfaces.
• Knowledge of haptic feedback systems and force-feedback controls.
• Experience with simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Unity, or Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with video streaming, sensor fusion, and real-time perception systems.
• Experience optimizing systems for ultra-low-latency operation.
• Background in autonomous systems and human-robot interaction.

Salary Range: $110K-$150K

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.

Compliance Notice: 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.

Drug Screening Requirement: 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.