Integration Technician

About the role

You will be responsible for integrating TerraFirma's autonomy kits onto real heavy equipment, bringing together the electrical, mechanical, and sensor systems that turn a standard bulldozer or excavator into a semi-autonomous machine. This is a hands-on role spanning installation, wiring, sensor mounting, systems checkout, and troubleshooting, both in the shop and on active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate TerraFirma's electrical, sensor, and mechanical kit components onto heavy equipment platforms
• Run and terminate wiring harnesses, mount sensors and control hardware, and ensure clean, reliable installations that hold up in the field
• Perform systems-level checkout and functional testing of integrated equipment before and after deployment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot integration issues across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces, escalating to engineering as needed
• Support field installations and on-site troubleshooting when equipment is deployed to active construction sites
• Maintain detailed installation and test documentation to support quality and continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to identify and resolve recurring integration issues, feeding lessons back into design
• Undertaking any other duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned by the Company, whether related to fleet maintenance, equipment operation, or other business operations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical integration, installation, or a related hands-on technical role
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation instructions
• Comfortable using hand tools, basic electrical test equipment (multimeters), and standard wiring/termination techniques
• Willingness and ability to work both in a shop environment and on active outdoor construction sites

Skills

• Experience integrating electronics or sensor systems onto heavy equipment, vehicles, or industrial machinery
• Experience with wiring harnesses, connectors, and cable routing in outdoor or high-vibration environments
• Basic troubleshooting experience across electrical, mechanical, and software systems
• Experience supporting field deployments or on-site technical work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving processes

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Must be willing to travel to job sites as needed to support field installations
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
• Must be willing to work extended hours when needed to support critical deployment deadlines