VR Robot Operator

Robot Pilot (Contract)

Job Description

A leading robotics organization is seeking Robot Pilots to support hands-on robot operation and data collection in a fast-paced lab 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 engineers.

Schedule/Working Hours

• Full-time, onsite position with regular weekday hours.
• Schedule may eventually include multiple shifts.
• Employees will begin on an initial training schedule before being assigned to their regular shift.

Responsibilities

• Teleoperate robots using a VR system.
• Follow task demonstrations and structured 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 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 the role changes alongside ongoing development.

Qualifications

Physical & Technical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods, with breaks as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable wearing and operating VR headsets, motion capture equipment, and handheld VR controllers for extended sessions.
• VR use may be physically demanding and can cause discomfort or motion sickness for some individuals.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong computer proficiency; experience with PC gaming, VR systems, or Linux environments 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 relevant documentation based on new skills and processes.
• 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.

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.