Field Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

The candidate will:
Execute software front-ends (GUI or command line) in a field warehouse setting
Troubleshoot software execution issues in real-time
Collaborate with a broader software engineering team on issue diagnosis or potential improvements
Manage the quality of execution in real time
Deploy arrays of sensors into industrial warehouse settings

The candidate should have:
4+ years of experience
Willingness to travel to field sites
Ability to unpack, assemble, disassemble, and transport technical equipment
Experience with Linux / Bash / Zsh
Strong documentation skills

Bonus points for:
Familiarity with any of the following ecosystems: Optitrack, Manus/StretchSense/Rokoko, AR/VR headsets, Zed cameras
Basic Python scripting ability
Experience with AWS CLI and basic cloud services
Experience with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
Experience deploying sensor arrays or IoT devices
Experience with industrial automation or warehouse systems
Experience with real-time monitoring tools
Experience with remote system administration
Experience writing technical documentation or deployment guides

Salary Range: $100,000-115,000

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 

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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