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Data Collector

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San Francisco, CA, USA
29-29 Hourly
Entry level
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San Francisco, CA, USA
29-29 Hourly
Entry level
Operate robotic platforms through teleoperation and motion-capture systems to collect high-quality raw data. Perform hands-on tasks using VR headsets, suits, and gloves, then complete basic data annotation and quality control. The role requires attention to detail, coordination, dexterity, physical stamina, good vision, and basic terminal command experience. Familiarity with software, robots, data collection, or annotation is advantageous.
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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 (7:30pm - 2:30pm)

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:

  • $28.50/HR
  • 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.

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 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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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