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Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems

Alten USA

North Reading, MAJob$110–150K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$110–150K/yr
Location
North Reading, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems designs and develops low-latency software for remotely operated robotic platforms. The role builds real-time control and communication pipelines, integrates immersive interfaces, and develops simulation and testing environments. The engineer works with robotics, perception, controls, and hardware teams to improve responsiveness and reliability and address networking, control, and latency challenges.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software EngineeringRoboticsReal-Time SystemsDistributed Control SystemsTeleoperation SystemsRemote-Control SystemsC++PythonROS/ROS2NetworkingLatency OptimizationReal-Time Communication ProtocolsRobotic Systems IntegrationMotion ControlKinematicsRobotic Control ArchitecturesTeleoperationVR/AR TechnologiesImmersive Control InterfacesHaptic Feedback SystemsForce-Feedback ControlsSimulation EnvironmentsGazeboIsaac SimUnityUnreal EngineVideo StreamingSensor FusionReal-Time Perception SystemsAutonomous SystemsHuman-Robot Interaction

Qualifications

BS, MS, or PhD in Listed Fields

Full job description

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 Engineer - Teleoperation Systems you will be responsible for;

  • Design, develop, and optimize low-latency teleoperation systems for robotic platforms.

  • Implement real-time control and communication pipelines between operators and robotic systems.

  • Develop software for remotely operated robotic manipulators, mobile robots, humanoids, or similar electromechanical systems.

  • Integrate VR, AR, or other immersive user interfaces into teleoperation workflows.

  • Build software interfaces that translate operator inputs into precise robotic motion.

  • Improve system responsiveness, reliability, and overall operator experience.

  • Work closely with robotics, perception, controls, and hardware engineering teams.

  • Develop simulation and testing environments for teleoperated robotic systems.

  • Troubleshoot communication, networking, control, and latency-related challenges in distributed robotic systems.

  • Evaluate and implement new technologies for human-in-the-loop robotic operation.

Qualifications;

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

  • Strong software engineering experience in robotics, real-time systems, or distributed control systems.

  • Experience developing teleoperation or remote-control systems.

  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.

  • Experience with robotic control frameworks and middleware such as ROS/ROS2.

  • Understanding of networking, latency optimization, and real-time communication protocols.

  • Experience integrating robotic manipulators, mobile robots, or complex electromechanical systems.

  • Familiarity with motion control, kinematics, and robotic control architectures.

Preferred Qualifications;

  • Experience building teleoperation systems for:

  • Robotic arms/manipulators

  • Mobile robots

  • Humanoid robotics

  • Surgical robotics

  • Industrial automation platforms

  • Experience with VR/AR technologies and immersive control interfaces.

  • Knowledge of haptic feedback systems and force-feedback controls.

  • Experience with simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Unity, or Unreal Engine.

  • Familiarity with video streaming, sensor fusion, and real-time perception systems.

  • Experience optimizing systems for ultra-low-latency operation.

  • Background in autonomous systems and human-robot interaction.

Salary Range: $110K-$150K

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 (https://www.alten.com/careers/job-offers/) 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 42,008 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–150K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$140–210K/yr991 salary ranges
  • US median$135–218K/yr33,367 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $130K, is 24% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($172K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,162 open Software Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 42,008 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (34,212 postings).
Education
13,955 of the 42,008 open Software Engineer jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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