What are the responsibilities and job description for the VR Operator/Robot Pilot - 100% travel position at BlackTree Technical Group?
Responsibilities
· Teleoperate robots using a VR system.
· Follow a task demonstration playbook 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 workflows.
· Participate in a continuous feedback loop, contributing to peer reviews and tooling/process improvements.
· Support quality assurance (QA) tasks during downtime when not actively teleoperating robots.
· Adapt quickly to evolving workflows and tooling, as this role will change alongside ongoing ML development
Qualifications:
Physical & Technical Requirements
· High School Degree or equivalent
· Ability to stand and move for extended periods, with breaks as needed.
· Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
· Comfortable wearing and operating VR headsets, motion capture suits, and handheld VR controllers for extended sessions.
o Note: VR use can be physically demanding and may cause discomfort or motion sickness for some individuals.
· Height requirement: 5'7"–6'3", due to calibrated motion capture and VR systems.
Skills & Attributes
· Strong computer proficiency; experience with PC gaming, VR systems, or Linux environments is a plus.
· Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments.
· Curious, self-directed learner who proactively investigates issues and consults available documentation before escalating to managers or engineers.
· Clear attention to detail and ability to create new and update relevant documentation based on new skills learned throughout one’s tenure.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to document processes, observations, and learnings clearly.
· Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative team setting.
· Reliable, punctual, and able to follow structured task instructions accurately.
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30 - $33