Hardware Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, assemble, configure, and bring up Hardware test systems that support hardware and software validation across our autonomy programs.
• Execute test plans alongside engineers, collect and log results, and document findings that drive hardware iteration and milestone sign-off.
• Integrate new hardware components — sensors, compute, actuator interfaces — into existing lab and HIL environments as our platform evolves.
• Fabricate, route, and assemble wire harnesses for prototype builds and system integration from engineering schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues at the component, subsystem, and system level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, CAN analyzers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Document failures with precision — failure modes, reproduction steps, supporting data — to give engineers what they need to drive root cause analysis quickly.
• Assist with hardware retrofits and hardware updates on our fleet of autonomous machines as the system matures.
• Keep our hardware lab organized, safe, and compliant — including tool calibration, equipment inspection schedules, ESD protocol adherence, and inventory management.
• Ensure all lab equipment and test setups meet safety requirements; proactively identify and address workspace hazards before they become problems.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers day-to-day to support prototype bring-up, hardware integration, and program milestone delivery.
• Help build and improve SOPs, assembly instructions, and lab documentation as the team scales and processes mature.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a hardware technician, electronics technician, or similar role in an R&D, robotics, automotive, or aerospace environment.
• Demonstrated experience building or working with Hardware test systems, electro-mechanical prototype assemblies, or test bench infrastructure.
• Knowledge in wire harness fabrication: crimping, connector assembly, and pinning.
• Working knowledge of electrical diagnostic tools: oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, and CAN/LIN bus analyzers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, R&D startup environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Willingness to travel to active construction field sites (up to 20%) and work on hardware in outdoor environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication — you can document clearly, flag issues precisely, and work well with engineers across disciplines.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience at an autonomous vehicle development, robotics, or ADAS company.
• Familiarity with sensor hardware: LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMUs, and their integration into compute or vehicle platforms.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, GMSL, LIN.
• Working knowledge of Linux/shell environments for interfacing with embedded or compute hardware.
• Comfort around heavy machinery or industrial equipment — construction site experience is a bonus.
• Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field — or equivalent experience through work or military service.