Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI.
We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI labs and robotics companies to train and validate humanoid and embodied AI systems.
We work closely with frontier robotics teams to bridge real-world data, simulation, learning-based systems, and deployed hardware.

We’re hiring a Forward Deployment Robotics Engineer based in New York to support robot deployments, data capture, and teleoperation workflows.

This is a hands-on, on-site role. You will be the person physically present during deployments — making sure robots are set up correctly, running smoothly, and capturing data according to requirements.

You’ll work closely with customers, remote engineering teams, and teleop operators to keep deployments moving and issues resolved in real time.

• Go on-site for robot deployments, pilots, and tests

• Ensure robots are properly set up, calibrated, and operational

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues on site

• Act as the on-site technical owner during deployments

• Lead on-site data capture during robot operation

• Ensure data is captured correctly, consistently, and at required quality

• Monitor sensors, cameras, telemetry, and logs during capture sessions

• Identify and resolve issues that could impact data quality

• Support teleoperation workflows during deployments

• Coordinate with remote teleop operators and engineering teams

• Assist with setup, testing, and monitoring of teleop systems

• Escalate issues clearly and quickly when needed

• Serve as the local point of contact in New York

• Provide clear updates on deployment status and issues

• Document problems, fixes, and learnings from the field

• Help improve deployment and data capture processes over time

• Prior experience as a field technician, field engineer, or on-site support at a robotics company

• Hands-on experience supporting real robot deployments

• Experience leading or supporting data capture operations

• Familiarity with teleoperation systems or remote robot operation

• Comfortable working with Linux-based systems, cameras, sensors, and networking

• Highly hands-on and comfortable working on-site

• Calm under pressure and able to troubleshoot in real time

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused

• Clear communicator between field teams and remote engineering

• Willing to travel locally to deployment sites as needed

• Be directly involved in real-world robotics deployments

• Own on-site execution and data capture quality

• Work closely with cutting-edge robotics systems and teams

• High responsibility and autonomy in a fast-moving environment

If you don't check every box above but believe you can do the job, we encourage you to apply — we're looking for capability and trajectory, not a perfect checklist match.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, we will partner with you to meet your needs.

We may use AI-assisted tools to help evaluate applications against the requirements of this role. These tools support our recruiting team in identifying qualified candidates but do not replace human judgment or limit which applications may be reviewed or considered.