Robot Pilot - 100% Travel

Robot Pilot - 100% Travel (Contract)

Job Description

We are seeking Robot Pilots to support hands-on robot operation and data collection in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role is ideal for candidates who are comfortable using technology, enjoy working with advanced hardware, and can follow structured task instructions while providing thoughtful feedback to engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Teleoperate robotic systems using specialized control interfaces.
• Follow task demonstration playbooks to execute specific robot behaviors and scenarios.
• Communicate clearly with engineers and managers about blockers, improvement opportunities, and task observations.
• Monitor robot performance and behavior, identifying issues, inconsistencies, or unexpected outcomes.
• Interrupt robot execution when necessary and provide corrective demonstrations to support machine learning and data collection workflows.
• Participate in a continuous feedback loop, contributing to peer reviews and tooling and process improvements.
• Support quality assurance and testing activities during downtime when not actively operating robots.
• Adapt quickly to evolving workflows and tooling as development efforts progress.

Qualifications

Physical & Technical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods, with breaks as needed.
• Ability to safely lift and handle equipment as required.
• Comfortable wearing and operating specialized headsets, motion capture equipment, and handheld controllers for extended sessions.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory environment.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong computer proficiency; experience with PC gaming, virtual reality systems, Linux, or similar technologies is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Curious, self-directed learner who proactively investigates issues and consults available documentation before escalating to managers or engineers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and update documentation based on new skills and processes learned.
• Ability to clearly document processes, observations, and learnings.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative team environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow structured task instructions accurately.
• Comfortable working with advanced technology and learning new tools and systems quickly.

BlackTree Technical Group is a full-service staffing and recruitment firm. Our team consists of an experienced group of Senior Technical Recruiters and Account Managers with over 40 years of industry experience. Our firm prides itself on our technical knowledge, innovative sourcing strategies, and most importantly, a long-standing record of proven results for both clients and job-seekers.