About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and customer demonstrations of advanced robotic systems (drones, quadrupeds, humanoids, and autonomous platforms). Responsibilities include:

• Deploy, configure, operate, and maintain robotic systems at customer sites and field locations.
• Conduct field testing, system validation, data collection, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor robotic systems during remote operations and assist with operational troubleshooting.
• Support customer demonstrations, technical presentations, product evaluations, and field trials.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, sensor, connectivity, and system-integration issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify technical problems and improve system performance.
• Communicate technical requirements, operational challenges, and solutions to customers and internal teams.
• Document test results, troubleshooting activities, system configurations, and customer feedback.
• Assist with robotic system integration, deployment planning, and operational readiness.
• Travel nationwide to support customer engagements, robotic deployments, and engineering field activities.

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What We’re Looking For

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong interest in robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States.
• Valid identification and required documentation for domestic travel and customer site access.

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience with drones, quadruped robots, humanoid robots, or autonomous robotic platforms.
• Familiarity with electronics, sensors, actuators, hardware interfaces, and robotic subsystems.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (Python, C++, or similar).
• Exposure to robotics testing, field operations, system integration, or technical support.
• Experience with product demonstrations or customer-facing technical support.
• Proven ability to diagnose technical issues and adapt to changing field conditions with minimal supervision.

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Role Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Remote (telecommute) — based in Cedar Rapids, IA; frequent travel across the U.S. to customer sites required
• Estimated compensation: $86,744 per year (estimated)
• Hiring model: You would be employed directly by our Confidential Client
• Work authorization: Must have valid ID/documentation for domestic travel and site access

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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