Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Technician

Glydways•South San Francisco, CA

40d•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Technician role is vital to the development and upkeep of prototypes used to validate autonomous vehicle designs. This role ensures the reliability of testing infrastructure and vehicles which is critical for advancing the engineering development program Working closely with engineering teams, technicians are expected to troubleshoot complex problems and maintain systems that drive the rapid evolution of autonomous technology. This is a fully in-person position with potential work travel (up to 30% of the time).

Requirements

Proficiency with general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron)
Experience in building, troubleshooting, and diagnosing computers, PCBs, and related systems
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to lift and carry 25-50 lb boxes
Ability to crouch, bend, or work in low-clearance areas for wiring tasks
Experience in building cable harnesses and managing cable routing
Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware
Familiarity with automotive mechanical and electrical systems (OEM or equivalent)
Position will require international travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with Google suite, Fleetio, JIRA, Confluence or similar programs.
Knowledge of network equipment setup and diagnosis.
Experience in running scripts and working with Linux based systems.
Experience working on fully electric vehicle systems and HV training.
Experience driving trucks and trailers.
B.S. in Engineering Fields (Bonus Qualification).

Responsibilities

Support and track various configurations and generations of test platforms
Use lab tools such as soldering irons, oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
Integrate network and vehicle system components into server racks
Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware and equipment
Build cable harnesses based on schematics and drawings
Occasionally move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance
Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve complex hardware and software issues
Assist with engineering/marketing demos, including system preparation, transport, setup, and technical support
Create and manage tickets in various ticketing systems to track issues, incidents, hardware changes, and performed work
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for parts receiving, installations, upgrades, and decommissioning efforts