Autonomous Vehicle Hardware Technician

Avride; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avride's Hardware Integration Team seeks a detail-oriented Hardware Integration Technician to assemble and install computer systems, sensors and wiring inside autonomous vehicle platforms. This role combines IT hardware assembly, electronics repair, and automotive integration in a hands-on environment.

You will diagnose and repair hardware, upgrade components, organize cabling, and collaborate with mechanics, engineers, and software teams to ensure reliable system performance.

Qualifications

• 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 (USB, Ethernet, CAN).
• Ability to mount, assemble, and wire hardware precisely in confined spaces.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving with basic system diagnostics.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to build quality and reliability.
• Knowledge of electrical safety including ESD protection and safe handling of power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install computer systems, sensors, and peripheral modules into autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Diagnose and repair hardware issues involving cables, BIOS configurations, sensors, and components.
• Replace and upgrade CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and sensor modules.
• Install, organize, and troubleshoot USB, Ethernet, CAN, power, and video cabling.
• Support system bring-up through BIOS/UEFI configuration and driver installation.
• Test system functionality, verify connections, and maintain build quality while following ESD safety practices.
• Collaborate with mechanics, engineers, and software teams to ensure proper hardware integration.

Skills

Hands-on hardware assembly

Troubleshooting hardware

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Effective communication

Tools

BIOS configurations

CAN bus wiring

USB/Ethernet cabling

ESD safety practices

Job description

Avride's Hardware Integration Team seeks a detail-oriented Hardware Integration Technician to assemble and install computer systems, sensors and wiring inside autonomous vehicle platforms. This role combines IT hardware assembly, electronics repair, and automotive integration in a hands-on environment.

You will diagnose and repair hardware, upgrade components, organize cabling, and collaborate with mechanics, engineers, and software teams to ensure reliable system performance.