Teleoperation Trainer (m/f/d)

Alten

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 (4:30pm - 12:30am) 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 an Apple Vision Pro headset * Collect data in a motion capture setup (gloves and/or vest), doing tasks with their own hands * Perform some simple annotations and quality control on the data they collect * Write daily reports for the technician and engineering teams 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/hour * 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.

Vay

Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”? We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets. We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code VAYCANDIDATE for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store & off you go!  WHAT’S HAPPENING AT VAY * First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World. * We've partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US. * We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand! * ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀 WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING Senior System & Safety Engineer This is a high-impact role at the core of what makes Vay possible. You’ll own the system architecture and functional safety of our Remote Driving platform, shaping how our vehicles behave in real-world, safety-critical scenarios. Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and vehicle integration, you’ll play a key role in bringing a completely new category of mobility to life. WHAT YOU'LL BE DRIVING You’ll take ownership of the system and safety backbone of our Remote Driving technology, ensuring it performs reliably and safely at scale. * Define and evolve system architecture and requirements across ECUs, motion control, connectivity, and cloud interfaces * Design and validate safety mechanisms including redundancy, fail-safe/fail-operational behavior, and minimum risk manoeuvres * Plan and execute vehicle-level testing to validate system performance and safety responses in real-world conditions * Develop monitoring frameworks and dashboards to track system health, detect faults, and minimize downtime * Own the functional safety concept, deriving safety goals and building Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (ISO 26262) * Build and maintain the safety case, ensuring readiness for audits and compliance across the full development lifecycle * Lead safety analysis activities (HARA, FMEA, FTA) and ensure full traceability from hazard identification to verification WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR You’re a systems thinker with a strong safety mindset, comfortable operating across disciplines and close to the vehicle when needed. * Strong experience in system requirements engineering for complex, multi-disciplinary systems * Hands-on experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262 or equivalent e.g., IEC 61508, DO-178) * Proven ability to conduct HARA, derive ASIL levels, and author FSR/TSR * Proven ability to translate high-level needs into structured, testable requirements * Solid understanding of system architecture, interfaces, and dependencies across hardware and software domains * Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, Flow Engineering) * Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills * Analytical mindset with attention to detail and system-level thinking Nice to have: * Experience with SOTIF (ISO 21448) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) * Familiarity with ASPICE processes and assessments * Experience with MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. SysML, Cameo) * Background in teleoperations, remote driving, or autonomous vehicle systems WHY CHOOSE VAY 💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality 🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment 💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary 🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days 🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin) 🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership  🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides 🛍️ Exclusive external discounts 💼 €350 Home Office Set-up  ✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin  📚 Fully funded German Lessons  🎊 Regular team events throughout the year   For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this link. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview. We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.