Reserve Engineer; On-site - Arlington, VA

Overview

About Cobalt Robotics

Cobalt Robotics utilizes a combination of human expertise, robotic technology, and omni solutions to resolve security incidents. Our team patrols and monitors sites 24/7 to proactively prevent break-ins, identify significant leaks, and provide visibility over clients’ space, assets, and data. Cobalt’s team is composed of technologists and security professionals and is backed by investors such as Sequoia, Bloomberg Beta, and Coatue.

In 2019, Cobalt was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and the San Francisco Business Times. We’re looking for people who want to make an impact and help build a company known for excellence in engineering, passion for progress, and dedication to customers.

About The role:

The Reserve Engineer (RE) is knowledgeable with computer hardware and provides our clients with top-notch customer service. The RE serves as Cobalt’s on‑the‑ground field-operations member in the event of a hardware failure at a client site. REs may assist with field projects and new robot deployments. The role is not remote.

• Learn our robot hardware inside and out to service and maintain our machines (paid training provided).
• Communicate with both technical and non-technical teammates regarding field repairs and projects.
• Address and resolve hardware failures on our robots in a safe and timely manner.
• Occasionally assist with field operation projects and new robot deployments.
• Be dispatched to client sites within your area to resolve hardware failures 1–3 times per month (potentially more).
• Report to a Regional Project Manager for tasking and delegation.

• You’re excited about robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eager to learn.
• You’re familiar with hardware assembly and disassembly (tool kit with basic hand tools provided).
• You’re familiar with computer hardware and small electrical components (proprietary training provided).
• You’re an excellent communicator and comfortable collaborating on platforms such as Slack, Google Meet/Hangouts, etc.
• You’re available Mon–Fri, 9a–5p (flex/on-call schedule).
• You’re open to support roles after hours (5pm–9am) and on weekends (flex/on-call).
• You’re presentable and comfortable speaking to clients from Fortune 100 & 500 companies.
• You enjoy delivering great customer service.

• Experience with robotics
• Experience with computer hardware and electrical components
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
• Military/First Responder background
• Associate degree or higher

Interested? Apply now!

Note:

The Reserve Engineer is a 1099 contractor position at Cobalt Robotics and is not a remote position. Compensation range is $20–$50 per hour DOE. Cobalt Robotics does not pay for relocation for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Senioritiy level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Security and Investigations

Washington, DC area postings and related salary data are part of the job description context and are subject to change.

We are excited to consider you for onsite engineer roles in Arlington, VA, Bethesda, MD, McLean, VA, Reston, VA, and surrounding areas.