Autonomous Vehicle Technician

Job description

Hire Art is helping our client find Autonomous Vehicle Technicians to join its team. In this role, you will serve as the frontline technical expert maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing the fleet of autonomous vehicles (AVs).

The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of automotive systems (mechanical, electrical, and software) as well as AV-specific hardware (LiDAR, cameras, radars, and embedded compute systems). You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and remote support teams to keep vehicles safe, available, and mission-ready.

As an Autonomous Vehicle Technician, you’ll:

Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and scheduled maintenance on AVs, including ADAS sensors and base vehicle systems.

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer-based issues using OEM tools and proprietary diagnostic platforms.

Respond rapidly via Slack to faults or alerts, resolving issues or coordinating vehicle recovery.

Facilitate hardware/software retrofits and updates, collaborating closely with engineering teams.

Document all work: fault logs, resolutions, parts used, and vehicle downtime.

Ensure fleet vehicles are show-ready for deployments or demos.

Enforce health and safety standards, use safe work procedures, and conduct risk assessments.

Participate in on-site support or remote field assistance.

Requirements

3+ years of automotive technician experience, or equivalent vocational/technical training

Proficient in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems (CAN, HV systems, sensors)

Comfortable working with EVs and hybrid drive systems

Strong computer skills (diagnostic software, Google Suite, JIRA, database logging)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with engineers and operations teams

Strong safety-first mindset, familiar with OSHA or equivalent procedures

Preferred Experience:

ASE or OEM technician certifications

Experience with sensor calibration, lidar/radar systems, and embedded modules

Exposure to Linux-based systems

Previous experience in AV field operations, depot support, or R&D fleet environments

Benefits:

PTO and paid holidays!

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer (Hire Art) Subsidized healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

Hire Art covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance

401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, 6-month contract position staffed via Hire Art. This position will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Mountain View, CA area.

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.