Robot Operator

About Us

Nidus is building autonomous manufacturing systems powered by AI and robotics. U.S. manufacturing faces a structural challenge: a shrinking skilled workforce, underutilized equipment, and supply chains that can't keep pace with demand. We believe the answer isn't more people — it's smarter systems. We're building the intelligence layer that lets machines run autonomously, so manufacturers can scale production without scaling headcount.

Our team comes from the intersection of defense technology and AI. We've built and shipped products to DoD customers, and we bring deep experience across ML, robotics, product development, and defense

We're a small, in-person team in New York City working on hard problems that matter. If you want to build the future of American manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Robot Teleoperation Operator, you will use specialized controls to guide robotic systems through structured physical tasks. Depending on the system, you may operate robots using motion-tracking equipment, wearable controls, handheld controllers, or computer-based interfaces.

This is a hands-on, metrics-informed role where safety, precision, consistency, and data quality matter. Much of the work involves repeating tasks while carefully following instructions and introducing specified variations.

Previous robotics experience is helpful but not required. We provide paid training and certification on our equipment, systems, and safety procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Teleoperate robotic arms and other robotic systems using provided control interfaces.
• Perform structured tasks such as picking, placing, sorting, packing, organizing, tool use, and simple assembly.
• Repeat demonstrations consistently while introducing requested variations in objects, positions, environments, or task sequences.
• Follow documented task instructions, calibration procedures, safety rules, and data-collection protocols.
• Review recorded demonstrations and identify successful, failed, or invalid attempts.
• Label task outcomes and enter clear, accurate operator notes.
• Maintain high standards for data quality and consistency throughout each shift.
• Meet established targets for approved data volume and quality without compromising safety.
• Set up, inspect, calibrate, reset, and shut down operator equipment using documented procedures.
• Identify unusual robot behavior, equipment problems, software issues, or unsafe conditions and escalate them promptly.
• Test new tasks, workflows, hardware, and software and provide actionable feedback.
• Keep stations, equipment, task objects, and shared work areas organized.
• Participate in paid training, safety briefings, coaching sessions, and process-improvement activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions precisely.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
• Ability to learn new physical control systems quickly.
• Comfort performing repetitive, precision-focused work.
• Ability to maintain concentration and consistent technique over extended sessions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for agreed-upon shifts.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to receive feedback and adjust your technique.
• Basic comfort using computers, video-review tools, and structured data-entry systems.
• Sound safety judgment, including a willingness to stop work when equipment behaves unexpectedly.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Helpful Experience

No specific degree is required. Relevant experience may include:

• Manufacturing, assembly, laboratory, fulfillment, production, or quality-control work.
• Robotics, automation, electronics, or hardware testing.
• Gaming, simulation, VR/AR, motion capture, or controller-based applications.
• Crafts, music, athletics, culinary work, technical theater, or other activities requiring precise coordinated movement.
• Data annotation, AI training operations, or structured video review.
• Basic hardware or software troubleshooting.

What Success Looks Like

During your first month, you will be expected to:

• Complete required safety and equipment certifications.
• Independently set up and shut down an assigned operator station.
• Produce demonstrations that consistently meet acceptance standards.
• Accurately identify and document unsuccessful or invalid attempts.
• Meet ramp-stage quality and throughput expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including stop-work and escalation requirements.
• Communicate equipment and workflow problems clearly enough for another team member to reproduce them.

Work Environment

• Work is performed on-site around robotic and electronic equipment.
• Sessions may involve sitting or standing at an operator station for extended periods.
• Tasks may require repeated hand, arm, or body movements, depending on the control system.
• Operators may rotate between teleoperation, session review, annotation, equipment reset, and task preparation.
• Required safety equipment and training will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.

Schedule and Compensation

• This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position.
• Compensation is $30 per hour, based on relevant experience and demonstrated skills.
• All required onboarding, training, equipment setup, meetings, and session-review time is paid.
• Available shifts: 2pm - 10pm ET
• Expected commitment: Five days a week. Monday - Friday
• The initial assignment is expected to last 12 weeks and may be extended based on business needs and performance.

Nidus Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!