Hardware Integration Technician (Autonomous Systems)

About the Team

At Avride, we develop and integrate cutting-edge solutions for self-driving cars and mobile delivery robots. Our Hardware Integration Team is responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining the complex sensor systems, computing modules, and support hardware that power our autonomous platforms.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Hardware Integration Technician to work on advanced self-driving vehicles. This role blends skills from IT hardware assembly, electronics repair, and automotive integration. You’ll be assembling and installing computer systems, sensors, and wiring inside our vehicle platforms, ensuring everything works reliably in demanding environments. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of automotive and consumer electronics, perfect for those who can fix an iPhone and build a workstation from parts.

The ideal candidate has strong computer hardware troubleshooting skills, experience with electronics assembly and repair, and excellent attention to detail. They're comfortable working with both computer components and physical hardware installations and enjoy solving technical challenges in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• 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 You'll Need

• Hands-on experience assembling, upgrading, and troubleshooting desktops, laptops, or similar computer systems
• Basic electronics repair skills, including replacing screens, batteries, 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

Nice to Have

• 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

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.