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Our robots are engineered for demanding outdoor environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.\nWe are looking for a Model Evaluation Operator- AI Robotics (Contractor) to help evaluate, validate, and improve robotic AI systems through structured real-world testing workflows. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, operating robotic systems, and working closely with cutting-edge robotics technology. You will play a key role in conducting open-loop and closed-loop model evaluations, running model inference, and operating real robots to execute actions with precision. You will also collect high-quality operational data and performance feedback that directly contribute to improving our AI models. This is a highly hands-on role working with physical robotic systems in a lab/industrial environment.\nResponsibilities\nExecute closed-loop robotic model evaluation workflows in real-world environments.\n\nPerform robotic manipulation and operational tasks with high consistency and accuracy.\n\nClosely observe and document robot behavior, model performance, task failures, recovery behavior, and edge cases in detail.\n\nMaintain accurate evaluation logs, notes, annotations, and performance records for engineering review.\n\nIdentify and report inconsistencies, failure patterns, safety risks, and unexpected robot behaviors.\n\nFollow structured workflows for setup, execution, reset, troubleshooting, and evaluation procedures.\n\nCapture, organize, and annotate operational data to support AI model training and validation.\n\nRun Linux command-line tools and basic scripts for workflow execution and system operation.\n\nAssist with hardware setup, calibration, and maintaining stable robot operation.\n\nCollaborate with engineers and researchers to improve model evaluation quality and operational efficiency.\n\nMaintain lab organization, operational discipline, and safety standards.\n\nRequirements\nAssociate degree, Bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.\n\nComfortable working with physical robotic hardware in a lab or industrial environment.\n\nStrong attention to detail and ability to carefully observe and document system behavior.\n\nAbility to stay focused and maintain quality during repetitive technical tasks over extended periods.\n\nStrong sense of operational consistency and process discipline.\n\nBasic familiarity with Linux command-line tools.\n\nSome exposure to Python or scripting tools (does not need to be advanced).\n\nGood troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset.\n\nStrong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.\n\nReliable, patient, and comfortable working in iterative testing environments.\n\nInterest in robotics, AI systems, or real-world automation.\n\nBonus Qualifications\nExperience with robotics systems, automation equipment, or technical lab environments.\n\nFamiliarity with robotic manipulation or AI/robotics evaluation workflows.\n\nExperience with data collection, annotation, QA testing, or operational validation.\n\nBasic understanding of robot behavior, AI models, or control systems.\n\nExperience in repetitive precision-based work such as assembly, instrumentation, or equipment operation.\n\nBenefits\nLunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen.\n\nThe US hourly rate for this position is $30-$35.\n\nShift - Monday-Friday, 03:00 PM-11:00 PM","description_format":"text","description_chars":3549,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Robotics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-12T17:41:26Z"}],"liveness":{"score":5,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.189,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":117,"expected_fill_days":43,"reasons":["conf:8","stale_co","ghost","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/roboforce-model-evaluation-operator-ai-robotics-swing-shift","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/roboforce-model-evaluation-operator-ai-robotics-swing-shift.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T16:47:02Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}