Hardware Integration Technician (Autonomous Systems)

Avride • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Avride’s Hardware Integration Team assembles, installs, and maintains sensor systems, computing modules, and support hardware for self-driving cars and mobile delivery robots. The Hardware Integration Technician works hands-on with advanced self-driving vehicles, combining computer hardware assembly, electronics repair, and automotive integration. The role involves installing computer systems, sensors, and wiring within vehicle platforms and ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments. It is suited to someone comfortable with both computer components and physical hardware installations who enjoys solving technical challenges collaboratively.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience assembling, upgrading, and troubleshooting desktops, laptops, or similar computer systems.
• Basic electronics repair skills, including replacing screens, batteries, and logic boards, and diagnosing electrical issues.
• Familiarity with sensors, peripherals, ports, and connectors, including USB, Ethernet, and CAN.
• Ability to precisely mount, assemble, and wire hardware in confined spaces.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including basic system-level diagnostics.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to build quality, organization, and reliability.
• Knowledge of basic electrical safety, including ESD protection and safe handling of power supplies and cabling.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience soldering and repairing mobile electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, or drones.
• Familiarity with Linux installation and configuration.
• Experience working with automotive or electric vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install computer systems, sensors, and peripheral modules into autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Diagnose and repair hardware issues involving cables, BIOS configurations, sensors, and electronic components.
• Replace and upgrade computer hardware, including CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and sensor modules.
• Install, organize, and troubleshoot USB, Ethernet, CAN, power, and video cabling.
• Support system bring-up through basic BIOS/UEFI configuration and driver installation.
• Test system functionality, verify connections, and maintain build quality while following electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety practices.
• Collaborate with mechanics, engineers, and software teams to ensure proper hardware integration and system performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed