Teleop Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Teleop Engineer in Boston, MA.Responsibilities:Teleoperation:* Spend significant hands-on time operating our robotic systems directly; Active teleoperation is a core, ongoing part of this role, not an occasional task* Maintain direct proficiency across robotic systems and teleoperation interfaces (VR, joystick, or control rigs)* Set the standard for task execution and demonstration quality through your own operationTraining and Quality Management:* Onboard and train new teleoperation operators, establishing consistent standards for task execution, data quality, and reporting* Monitor and evaluate operator performance and demonstration data quality across active projects* Establish and improve QA processes, and maintain oversight of data custody, tracking, reporting, and issue investigation* Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and quality frameworks for teleoperation workflows* Build and maintain the operational systems, trackers, reporting cadences, and documentation the function runs on* Maintain accurate logs of training outcomes, data quality metrics, and cross team feedbackCross Team Coordination:* Act as the primary bridge between the operations team and the engineering team (teleoperation and policy development), surfacing operator feedback, flagging systematic issues, and translating engineering guidance into practical operator instructions* Identify patterns in operator errors, edge cases, and system inconsistencies, and escalate them with structured, actionable context* Support engineering teams in improving data collection pipelines and interfaces based on operational insightRequirements* Completed or in progress technical degree highly preferred (Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.)* 2+ years of professional experience in training, QA, or a technical environment* Exposure to teleoperation or VR based gaming and control systems is a big plus* Background in a structured, process oriented, or fast paced operational setting* Basic technical understanding sufficient to engage productively with engineering teams* Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts across technical and non-technical audiences* Proven ability to assess quality rigorously and coach others toward consistency* Comfortable working with digital tools, interfaces, and data driven workflowsNice to Have:* Direct experience with teleoperation systems, simulation environments, or robotics platforms* Experience in competitive gaming, esports, or precision controller-based tasks; strong spatial awareness and input consistency are directly applicable* Experience with VR systems or immersive digital environments* Experience in a startup environment* Background in data annotation, quality assurance, or structured data collection pipelines* Familiarity with imitation learning or how demonstration data is used in robot policy trainingJob TypeContractCompensation30 - $43