Autonomous Vehicle Technician

IntelliPro Group Inc.•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AV Technician II supports daily readiness of autonomous vehicle data collection fleets through routine inspections, sensor cleaning, calibration, vehicle preparation, and turnaround. This is an execution-focused contractor role that follows established standard operating procedures (SOPs), documents work and results, and escalates exceptions. Complex or undocumented system failures are not independently diagnosed. Prior AV experience is not required. The role is entirely onsite at a local warehouse, depot, or garage. A brief 2–4 week ramp-up phase is provided; after ramp-up, technicians are expected to work proactively with minimal oversight. The position may require alternative shifts or weekend coverage based on fleet schedules. Physical activity includes lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, and working around vehicles and calibration rigs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Basic mechanical or electronics aptitude and computer proficiency.
Basic familiarity with Linux command-line operations, including SSH, SCP, file navigation, and executing documented commands.
Ability to follow detailed technical SOPs and document results accurately.
Strong attention to detail, dependable execution, and clear communication.
Ability to work onsite and lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in autonomous vehicle fleet upkeep, depot operations, or ADAS system maintenance.
Hands-on experience calibrating LiDAR, Radar, Camera, and GPS/IMU systems, including chart or target alignment routines.
Ability to read and interpret basic Bash or Python scripts to troubleshoot script execution failures.
Ability to audit existing SOPs, serve as a local escalation point, and assist with onboarding new technicians.
Experience in automotive service, manufacturing, technical warehouse operations, or electronics assembly.

Responsibilities

Perform routine vehicle inspections, sensor cleaning, and basic vehicle upkeep.
Set up targets and execute documented sensor calibration and alignment procedures.
Run prescribed validation checks and record pass/fail results.
Perform basic cable, connector, and component inspections, including documented component swaps.
Support sensor swaps and prepare vehicles for fleet operations.
Record work, calibration results, and vehicle status in tracking systems.
Use basic Linux command-line tools, such as SSH and SCP, to access vehicle systems, execute prescribed commands, transfer files, and support calibration and validation workflows.
Escalate failed calibrations, unexpected alerts, undocumented faults, and other unexpected issues.