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Maintenance Technician
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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.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for regular preventative maintenance of equipment, robotics, facilities, and any other requested work needed by the team. This includes maximizing uptime through regular operation and observation of equipment and robotic work cells, including annotation of performance and metric collection. You will handle implementation of hardware change requests and maintenance requests, installation and assembly of new equipment, and support software researchers by manually resetting items in robotic work cells, resetting the safety system, and resolving intervention requests. Additionally, you will maintain documentation of work performed and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to resolve malfunctioning equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software
- Maintain a strong understanding of System architecture
- Need to be able to use SW provided by supplier / manufacturer to monitor the health of the robots.
- Hardware
- Will need to be able to read mechanical and electrical diagrams
- Will need to trouble shoot robots and mechatronics systems when having physical problems
- Will need to preform Mechanical, Electronic, Motion control and Power systems maintenance and integration
- Must be able to install, maintain, and troubleshoot various actuators and sensors in robotic systems
- Need to be able to work with power tools to preform repairs on versus types of robots
- Will be expected to help build various obstacles and structures as needed for testing and development
Qualifications:
- 2-3+ years of experience working in a robotics or automation environment
- 2-3+ years Experience with maintenance, repair and modification of systems
- Inventory and spare parts organization and documentation experience
- Part ordering experience
- Team player being able to wear multiple hats and help the team as need
- Must be able to prioritize work in the most efficient and effective way possible
- Experience working with suppliers to create diagnostic
- Testing and validation experience
- Experience implementing / maintaining maintenance and repair processes and ensuring they are well documented and tracked.
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.
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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Lead Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)
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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.
2nd Shift: 4pm - 12am
Help the Maintenance Supervisor lead and oversee the maintenance operations of robotic systems, including efficient maintenance processes, KPI tracking systems, and stakeholder reporting frameworks to ensure optimal performance of automated systems. This role requires proven experience leading others on a maintenance team. They will need to be able to set the example for others, help keep themselves and others productive while working with and following the lead of the Maintenance Supervisor.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, team leadership, process improvement experience, and strong stakeholder management skills to help build and maintain world-class robotics maintenance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management
- Serve as the “on-the-floor“ leader for maintenance technicians, directing daily work and setting the standard for quality and safety
- Mentor and coach technicians on proper repair techniques, troubleshooting methods, and best practices
- Help the Maintenance Supervisor with scheduling, task assignments, and workload prioritization
- Step in for the Maintenance Supervisor when they are unavailable
Process Development & KPI Management
- Support the development and execution of preventive maintenance programs for robotic systems
- Help track and report on KPIs such as uptime, MTTR, and MTBF
- Follow and enforce standard operating procedures; provide feedback to the Supervisor on process improvements
- Assist in analyzing maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
- Communicate maintenance status, issues, and progress to the Maintenance Supervisor
- Provide clear shift handoff reports and escalate critical issues promptly
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams on the floor to coordinate maintenance activities
- Assist in preparing maintenance performance summaries when needed
Documentation & Systems Management
- Accurately complete and maintain work orders, repair logs, and maintenance records in the CMMS
- Create SOP for common failure solution and specific tasks
- Help enforce documentation standards among the technician team
- Track parts usage and flag inventory needs to the Maintenance Supervisor
Supplier & Resource Management
- Assist with spare parts inventory management and organization
- Support the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating with suppliers on parts and diagnostic tools
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations on the shop floor
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in robotic maintenance, repair, and modification of robotic or automated systems
- 1+ years of experience in a lead or senior technician role, directing the work of other technicians
- 1+ years soldering, crimping and making electrical harnesses
- Hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
- Working knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Experience creating and enforcing preventive maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload for yourself and others
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience tracking or reporting on maintenance KPIs (uptime, MTTR, MTBF)
- Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience programming or troubleshooting PLCs
- Knowledge of safety standards and OSHA regulations
- Experience with project management or work tracking tools (Asana, Jira, Monday.com, ServiceNow, etc.)
Salary Range:
- $110,000 - $120,000
- 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.
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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Software Engineer – Data Pipelines / ETL / MLOps
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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.
As a Software Engineer – Data Pipelines / ETL / MLOps you will be responsible for;
We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong experience in data engineering and machine learning operations. This role will focus on building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and supporting ML systems in production.
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows
- Develop and optimize SQL queries and data models
- Build and maintain MLOps infrastructure (model deployment, monitoring, retraining)
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance
- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to productionize ML models
- Manage large datasets across distributed systems
Qualifications;
- 3–6 years of experience in data engineering or backend development
- Strong SQL and ETL pipeline experience
- Experience with tools like Airflow, Spark, or Kafka
- Familiarity with MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow)
- Proficiency in Python or Scala
- Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000
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.
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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Software Development Engineer (Automation & Operational Excellence)
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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.
As a Software Development Engineer (Automation & Operational Excellence) you will be responsible for;
We are hiring a Software Development Engineer focused on operational excellence. This role will drive automation of manual workflows, improve system reliability, and build robust CI/CD and testing pipelines.
- Automate manual processes and operational workflows
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Develop integration and end-to-end testing frameworks
- Improve system reliability, observability, and deployment processes
- Collaborate across teams to streamline engineering operations
- Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
Qualifications;
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
- Experience with integration testing and automation frameworks
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages
- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience using AI tools to enhance developer productivity
Salary Range: $105,000 – $135,000
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.
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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Software Simulation Engineer (AI + Infrastructure)
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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.
As Software Simulation Engineer (AI + Infrastructure) you will be responsible for;
We are seeking an experienced Simulation Engineer to design and scale advanced simulation systems that improve infrastructure performance and decision-making. This role focuses on building high-fidelity simulation environments, expanding simulation coverage, and leveraging AI to model complex real-world systems.
- Design and develop scalable simulation frameworks (e.g., discrete event simulation)
- Expand simulation capabilities to model additional real-world scenarios and systems
- Integrate AI/ML techniques to improve simulation accuracy and predictive power
- Analyze simulation results to drive infrastructure and operational improvements
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams to validate models and assumptions
- Optimize performance and computational efficiency of simulation systems
Qualifications;
- 5+ years of experience in simulation modeling or related fields
- Strong experience with discrete event simulation
- Background in infrastructure systems, operations research, or similar domains
- Experience applying AI/ML in simulation environments
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar languages
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Salary Range: $115K-$145K
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.
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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Data Collection Operator (2nd Shift)
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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.
Location: San Francisco, CA (Dogpatch Area)
Shift Hours: 2nd Shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm)
We are looking for hands-on individuals to operate multiple robotics platforms and collect high-quality raw data through various collection methods, including teleoperation via VR headsets (Apple VisionPro) and motion capture systems (suits and gloves).
The candidate will:
- Collect data on our specific robotic platforms via teleoperation with a vision pro
- Collect data in a motion capture setup, doing tasks with their own hands
- Perform some simple annotations and quality control on the data they collect
The candidate should have:
- Experience running basic commands on a terminal
- Good attention to detail
- Generally good coordination skills/dexterity
- General strength/health to collect data for a few hours in a row (breaks are encouraged, but it can still be tiring)
- Good vision (doesn't need glasses) or can wear contacts (in order to operate the Vision Pro)
Bonus points for:
- Software familiarity
- Experience operating robots
- Experience with data collection or annotations
Compensation Range:
- $30/hour
- 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.
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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Mechanical Technician
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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.
Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week
Location: San Francisco, CA
We are seeking an innovative Mechanical Technician with strong mechatronics background to join our Robotic R&D Team. The ideal candidate will bridge mechanical design with electronic systems integration while driving project development from concept to completion. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while developing innovative solutions in a dynamic R&D environment.
Responsibilities:
• Take on mechanical design and development of component parts of robotic assemblies
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software for manufacturing and assembly
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and integration of mechanical systems
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers on integrated solutions
• Develop solutions from initial conceptual direction with minimal guidance
• Support research staff by implementing hardware changes
Required Skills:
• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years' experience in mechanical design with focus on mechatronics
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software with SolidWorks
• Experience with actuators, sensors, and control systems
• Ability to work in a rapid R&D environment
• Ability to take abstract ideas and convert them into practical engineering solutions
• Able to work with high autonomy
Bonus Skills:
• Experience with 3d printing prototyping
• Experience with Machine shop and safety practices
• Knowledge of industrial automation and robotics
• Familiarity with PLCs and microcontrollers
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Experience understanding and making electrical diagrams
• A understanding of some common coding languages like C++ and python
• Soldering skills
• Experience in wire / cable manufacturing.
Salary Range:
• $110,000-$120,000
• 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.
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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Electrical Engineering Technician
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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.
JOB SUMMARY
Support the Electrical Engineering team in the design, build, test, and debug of electronic systems for robotic platforms. This role focuses on hands-on electrical work including wire harness fabrication, PCB rework, and system-level debugging using professional test equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong bench skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with engineers to bring designs from prototype through production-ready states.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES HARNESS & CABLE ASSEMBLY FABRICATION
- Build, route, and install custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies from engineering drawings and schematics
- Perform crimping, soldering, and connector termination to IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
- Select appropriate wire gauges, connectors, and sleeving materials based on application requirements
- Conduct continuity and hi-pot testing on completed harnesses before integration
PCB REWORK & ASSEMBLY
- Perform basic PCB rework including component removal, replacement, and soldering of through-hole and surface mount components
- Execute board-level modifications (jumper wires, trace cuts, component swaps) per engineering change orders
- Inspect solder joints and rework quality using magnification tools; maintain IPC-A-610 acceptability standards
- Assist with PCB bring-up and initial power-on testing of new board revisions
TEST, DEBUG & TROUBLESHOOTING
- Operate oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and signal generators to capture and analyze electrical signals
- Perform system-level and board-level debug to isolate faults in power, signal, and communication circuits Interpret schematics, block diagrams, and datasheets to support troubleshooting efforts
- Document findings, failure modes, and root causes; communicate results clearly to the engineering team
DOCUMENTATION & PROCESS SUPPORT
- Maintain accurate build logs, test records, and rework documentation
- Create and update work instructions and procedures for recurring assembly and test tasks
- Track materials, components, and consumables usage; flag inventory needs to the engineering team
- Support the development of test fixtures and jigs as needed
COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION
- Work closely with electrical engineers to understand design intent and provide build feedback Participate in design reviews by offering manufacturability and serviceability input from a hands-on perspective
- Coordinate with mechanical and software teams during system integration and testing
- Escalate issues and blockers promptly with clear technical detail
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001 certification
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification for cable and harness assemblies
- Experience with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGA-based platforms
- Experience with EDA tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle) for reading board layouts
- Exposure to robotic systems, motor drives, or power electronics
- Experience with version-controlled documentation or PLM systems
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Bench Skills: Exceptional hand soldering, crimping, and fine-pitch rework ability
- Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, power distribution, and signal integrity fundamentals
- Attention to Detail: Produces consistent, high-quality work with minimal rework; catches errors before they propagate
- Problem-Solving: Methodical approach to debugging — isolates variables, tests hypotheses, and documents findings
- Communication: Clearly conveys technical information to engineers and peers, both verbally and in writing Adaptability:
- Comfortable shifting between harness builds, board rework, and debug tasks as priorities change
- Teamwork: Works effectively under engineering direction while proactively flagging issues and suggesting improvements
- Organization: Keeps workbench, tools, and documentation orderly; manages multiple tasks without dropping detail
Salary Range: $110,000-$125,000/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
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.
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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Field Robotics Engineer
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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
- 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
- Basic Python scripting ability for automation or diagnostics
- 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
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.
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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Maintenance Technician
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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.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for regular preventative maintenance of equipment, robotics, facilities, and any other requested work needed by the team. This includes maximizing uptime through regular operation and observation of equipment and robotic work cells, including annotation of performance and metric collection. You will handle implementation of hardware change requests and maintenance requests, installation and assembly of new equipment, and support software researchers by manually resetting items in robotic work cells, resetting the safety system, and resolving intervention requests. Additionally, you will maintain documentation of work performed and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to resolve malfunctioning equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software
- Maintain a strong understanding of System architecture
- Need to be able to use SW provided by supplier / manufacturer to monitor the health of the robots.
- Hardware
- Will need to be able to read mechanical and electrical diagrams
- Will need to trouble shoot robots and mechatronics systems when having physical problems
- Will need to preform Mechanical, Electronic, Motion control and Power systems maintenance and integration
- Must be able to install, maintain, and troubleshoot various actuators and sensors in robotic systems
- Need to be able to work with power tools to preform repairs on versus types of robots
- Will be expected to help build various obstacles and structures as needed for testing and development
Qualifications:
- 2-3+ years of experience working in a robotics or automation environment
- 2-3+ years Experience with maintenance, repair and modification of systems
- Inventory and spare parts organization and documentation experience
- Part ordering experience
- Team player being able to wear multiple hats and help the team as need
- Must be able to prioritize work in the most efficient and effective way possible
- Experience working with suppliers to create diagnostic
- Testing and validation experience
- Experience implementing / maintaining maintenance and repair processes and ensuring they are well documented and tracked.
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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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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