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About this role
Job Title: Autonomous Vehicle Systems Technician
Pay range: $35-$50/hour
Work Schedule: Shift-Based (AM and PM options available after initial training)
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Systems Technician to be responsible for validating, commissioning, and troubleshooting advanced hardware and software systems that support autonomous vehicle operations. In this role, you will act as a critical link between engineering and field operations, ensuring complex technology is functioning flawlessly before deployment and providing hands-on support during vehicle integration and testing.
The ideal candidate brings strong troubleshooting instincts, an analytical mindset, and a high level of comfort working directly with Linux-based environments and hardware diagnostic tools.
Available Shifts
- AM Shift: 5:00 AM 1:30 PM
- PM Shift: 1:00 PM 9:30 PM
- Note on Training: Initial onboarding and training will follow a Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM schedule for approximately two weeks before transitioning to your assigned shift. Shift hours are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform bench-level bring-up, configuration, and validation of sophisticated hardware and software systems.
- Support on-vehicle commissioning activities and verify entire subsystem readiness prior to deployment.
- Validate data streams, communications systems, logging functionality, and real-time software performance.
- Calibrate sensitive cameras, sensors, and related vehicle hardware according to strict, documented procedures.
- Systematically troubleshoot complex hardware, software, basic networking, and system integration issues.
- Conduct functional test procedures, perform quality control inspections on electronic components and boards, and accurately record all test results.
- Document system failures, record root-cause observations, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to diagnose recurring issues and improve system reliability.
Qualifications
- Linux Literacy: 1 to 5 years of practical experience working with Linux operating systems and using command-line tools confidently.
- Technical Background: Demonstrated experience performing functional hardware testing, validation, calibration, or system verification activities.
- Troubleshooting Instincts: Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to isolate issues across overlapping hardware and software layers.
- Procedural Discipline: Proven ability to follow highly technical documentation, schematics, and rigorous testing procedures with strict attention to detail.
- Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical failures and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Education: High school diploma, technical certification, or equivalent practical experience.
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