Robot Operations Technician · Launch Network

About the role

This isn't a traditional scheduled role. Once you complete training and join the network, you'll be notified whenever a project opens in your area. You choose which engagements to take — no minimums, no rigid schedules. Just good work when it works for you.

How the Launch Network works

• Apply & get trained. Selected candidates complete a structured training program covering R noid operations, safety protocols, teleoperation, and data handling.
• Join the network. Once you pass training, you're in — and we'll notify you as project opportunities open up.
• Receive project posts. When a demo lands in a US city, you get the full picture: location, dates, scope, and compensation. No surprises.
• Accept what works for you. No pressure to take every project. Operators who stay active and deliver great work get first access to what comes next.
• Execute and get paid. Run the engagement, send your invoice, and get paid. Simple.

What you'll do on deployments

• Operate and monitor the R noid throughout demo sessions — catching bugs or performance issues before they become problems.
• Run startup, configuration, and shutdown procedures according to our standard operating protocols.
• Guide the R noid through programmed routines and live tasks during demos.
• Log, document, and escalate technical issues to the engineering team using our designated tracking tools.
• Collect and process operational data — label it and upload it into our AI training and reporting systems.
• Keep the environment safe for everyone on-site. Always.
• Represent Robot.com in front of clients, partners, and the public — and make us proud.

What we're looking for

• Technical aptitude. Hands-on experience with robotics, electromechanical systems, AV/tech operations, or similar. You know how to troubleshoot when things get weird.
• Physical capability. You can stand 8+ hours, handle humanoid hardware, and adapt to different venue setups.
• Professionalism & communication. Strong verbal and written skills in English and/or Spanish. You're comfortable in front of people.
• Reliability & focus. You follow procedures, stay sharp during long sessions, and don't cut corners.
• Adaptability. You pick up new systems fast and take feedback well.
• Availability to travel. You're genuinely ready to travel across the US for projects. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Bonus qualifications

• Prior experience operating humanoid or mobile robots in commercial or research settings.
• Background in live event production, trade shows, or technical demos.
• Great spatial awareness, physical coordination, and the ability to master new tasks fast.
• A real passion for getting robots into the world — not just talking about it.

Contractor relationship & compensation

• This is an independent contractor engagement (1099-NEC). You operate as a self-employed individual and are solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, including self-employment tax.
• Robot.com will not withhold taxes, provide benefits, or cover workers' compensation or unemployment insurance.
• Compensation details — including per-project rates and travel reimbursement terms — are spelled out in each project post. Rates vary by scope, location, and duration.
• Payment is issued upon receipt of a valid invoice after completion. A Form W-9 is required before your first engagement; IRS Form 1099-NEC is issued for total payments of $600 or more in a calendar year.
• Every project post includes full compensation details so you can decide before committing to anything.

Ready to join the Launch Network?

Apply below. Qualified candidates will be invited to a brief screening call, then to our next training cohort. Complete training, join the network, and start taking on the deployments that work for you.