Project The Persian | Robotics Lead

About the role

• Project Details
• Location: Palo Alto, CA - 100% onsite
• Type: Contract
• Schedule: Full-time; 8 hours/day, 5 days/week

Duration: Minimum 2-week pilot; potential extension through year-end and beyond

Start: ASAP

Compensation: US$50/hour

Work authorization: Must be authorized to work onsite in the U.S.

Overview

Lead onsite execution for the robotics data collection pilot with I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms. Coach operators, ensure SOP adherence and safety, troubleshoot execution issues, and coordinate with client stakeholders. Note: this role does not own staffing schedules or inventory management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution and station readiness; enforce SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution; provide on-the-spot refreshers and corrective guidance.
• Monitor live sessions and data quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and escalate issues appropriately.
• Maintain concise daily notes and issue trackers; communicate blockers, risks, and needs to client teams.
• Contribute to SOP and checklist refinements based on observations.
• Utilize client-provided equipment, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training to align the team on best practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab/field environments.
• Comfortable driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.

Additional information

Please note that in order to verify work authorization as is required by Federal law (I-9 process), all new employees must complete a live video verification with their selected IDs and provide photos of these selected IDs within their first 3 days of employment.

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