R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician

Foundation Robotics

$85K — $110K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, heavy equipment, motorsports, aerospace, or similar fields.
  • Strong mechanical assembly skills, including knowledge of torque procedures and drivetrain components.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams effectively.
  • Familiarity with basic electrical systems (12-48V DC power distribution and safe high voltage handling).
  • Proficient with standard shop tools (hand tools, power tools, torque tools).

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs.
  • Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses according to schematics.
  • Perform mechanical fabrication tasks including drilling, cutting, and mounting brackets.
  • Support the integration of sensors, compute, and actuator systems.
  • Conduct vehicle bring-up and troubleshoot issues during prototype builds.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using standard testing tools.
  • Execute test procedures for functional checks and autonomous system tests.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Culture-driven workplace focused on mission and values.
Full Job Description
Why We Are Hiring for This Role:

  • Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs, including suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and enclosures.
  • Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses (low-voltage and high-voltage) following schematics, drawings, and best practices.
  • Perform mechanical fabrication tasks: drilling, cutting, tapping, mounting brackets, basic machining, and fitting custom hardware.
  • Support sensor, compute, and actuator integration (cameras, LiDAR, GNSS, ECUs, motor controllers, power electronics).
  • Conduct vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype builds.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using standard tools (multimeter, continuity tester, CAN tools).
  • Execute test procedures for functional checks, autonomous systems tests, and field shakedowns.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of builds, changes, and inventory.
  • Keep the shop and vehicle workspace organized, safe, and properly stocked.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to rapidly iterate on designs.
  • Assist with on-site deployments, demos, and field support as needed


What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a technician in robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, heavy equipment, motorsports, aerospace, or similar hardware fields.
  • Strong mechanical assembly skills: torque procedures, bearings, fasteners, drivetrains, suspension, alignment.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and basic schematics.
  • Familiarity with basic electrical systems: 12-48V, DC power distribution, grounding, isolation, and safe HV handling.
  • Proficiency using standard shop tools (hand tools, power tools, torque tools, drill press, etc.).


Benefits

We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Salary

The annual compensation is expected to be between $85,000 - $110,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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