Autonomous Systems Test & Hardware Engineer

Aquent; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading autonomous technology company in Foster City, CA, to support build and maintenance of test platforms for software simulation and validation of autonomous vehicle systems.

You will assemble hardware, integrate network components in server racks, and troubleshoot complex hardware issues to ensure reliable test environments. This role emphasizes hands-on hardware work and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools (e.g., Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Harnessing Tools).
• Proven experience building/troubleshooting cable harnesses and cable management.
• Extensive experience building/troubleshooting computers and computer components.
• Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift 25–30 pounds.
• Ability to crawl and bend to access low wiring.

Responsibilities

• Support and track configurations for test platforms used in vehicle simulation and software testing.
• Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop testing of software builds.
• Utilize off-the-shelf components to build robust computer systems.
• Integrate network and vehicle system components within server racks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware and equipment efficiently.
• Build cable harnesses accurately based on diagrams and drawings.
• Occasionally move computer equipment up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Create and track tickets for hardware problems, incidents, and changes.

Skills

Electrical tools

Cable harnessing

Hardware troubleshooting

Computers hardware

Networking hardware

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

Harnessing tools

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading autonomous technology company in Foster City, CA, to support build and maintenance of test platforms for software simulation and validation of autonomous vehicle systems.

You will assemble hardware, integrate network components in server racks, and troubleshoot complex hardware issues to ensure reliable test environments. This role emphasizes hands-on hardware work and cross-functional collaboration.