Teleoperator

Noble Machines; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct pathways into Test & Evaluation Engineering

Flexible Scheduling

Hands-on role in training AI robotics

Job summary

Noble Machines is seeking a Robotics Teleoperator & Data Collection Specialist in Sunnyvale, CA. This unique role involves mastering the remote operation of complex robotic systems and gathering behavioral data to train AI models.

Candidates can expect flexibility in scheduling, with opportunities to grow into roles like Test and Evaluation Engineer. Applicants should possess exceptional hand-eye coordination and a comfort working with complex hardware.

Qualifications

• Strong spatial awareness and fine motor skills are essential.
• Must be capable of following strict testing protocols.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Master the remote operation of complex robotic systems.
• Capture human‑demonstrated behaviors for machine learning.
• Test and evaluate robotic platform capabilities in various environments.
• Collaborate with engineers to provide feedback on ergonomics.
• Assist with setting up testing environments and managing hardware.

Skills

Exceptional Hand-Eye Coordination

Technical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Experience with VR interfaces

Familiarity with Linux environments

Tools

VR headsets

Haptic control systems

ROS/ROS2

Python scripting

Job description

Robotics Teleoperator & Data Collection Specialist

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site / Field)

Job Type: Part-Time to Full-Time (3–5 days per week, depending on candidate availability and physical skill)

About Noble Machines

Noble Machines (formerly Under Control Robotics) builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs—turning dangerous work from a necessity into a choice. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.

Position Overview

At Noble Machines, building and operating robots is a team sport. We are seeking skilled Robotics Teleoperators & Data Collection Specialists to bridge the gap between human capability and robotic intelligence. In this role, you will be the operator and trainer for our developmental and deployed systems, directly controlling our multipurpose robots to perform complex manual tasks, evaluating their physical capabilities, and gathering high‑quality behavioral data to train our robot learning and AI models. This role offers unique flexibility in scheduling and presents a massive opportunity for growth. For the right candidate, this position can evolve into a Test and Evaluation Engineer, a Team Leadership/Operations role, or other technical trajectories within our rapidly growing operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Robot Teleoperation: Master the remote operation and control of complex robotic systems (using VR headsets, specialized controllers, or haptic devices) to successfully execute diverse, unstructured manipulation and mobility tasks.
• Data Collection & Curation: Execute high‑fidelity data collection sessions to capture human‑demonstrated behaviors, ensuring clean data pipelines for machine learning and behavioral cloning models.
• Physical Skill Evaluation: Push our robotic platforms to their physical limits, testing and evaluating their dexterity, strength, and adaptability in simulated and real‑world environments.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with hardware, software, and AI engineers to provide critical qualitative feedback on robot ergonomics, control latency, and physical limitations.
• Field & Lab Support: Assist with setting up testing environments, managing robot hardware, and documenting edge cases or system failures during operations. Opportunities for travel and client‑facing operation roles.

Requirements

• Exceptional Hand‑Eye Coordination: Strong spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and rapid reflex capabilities sometimes demonstrated through high‑level gaming, RC drone piloting, precision machining, sports, or other complex physical trades.
• Technical Aptitude: Comfort working around complex hardware, basic computer troubleshooting, and interacting with terminal software or basic robotics interfaces. Detail‑Oriented & Methodical: Ability to follow strict testing protocols and repeatedly execute exact motions or tasks. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate subtle physical feedback and edge‑case anomalies to engineering teams. Adaptability: Excited by a fast‑paced startup environment where daily tasks can change based on the team's current development sprint.
• Truly exceptional talent will have experience with some or all of the following: Experience with VR interfaces, haptic control systems, or gaming peripherals. Familiarity with Linux environments, ROS/ROS2, or Python scripting. Prior experience in hardware testing, quality assurance, or data annotation. Background or interest in heavy industry, construction, or mechanical systems.

What We Offer

• Clear Career Growth: Direct pathways into Test & Evaluation Engineering, operational leadership, or data management.
• Flexible Scheduling: Open to part‑time or full‑time configurations (3 to 5 days a week) tailored to your skill development and availability.
• Cutting‑Edge Impact: A firsthand role in training the next generation of industrial, multi‑purpose AI robotics.