Field Robotics Engineer

Phoenix, Arizona Posted 3 days ago

Role Overview

Altentechnologyusa is hiring a mid-level Field Robotics Engineer. This is a contract role in Phoenix, Arizona . posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (BONUS POINTS)
The following are not required but will make your application stand out:
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.

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.

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This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona . Altentechnologyusa has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

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When was the Field Robotics Engineer role at Altentechnologyusa posted?

This role was posted on July 6, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.