Autonomous Vehicle Lab & Hardware Technician

Glydways; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glydways is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Technician in Atlanta, GA, to support prototypes validating vehicle designs and testing infrastructure. This in-person role starts as a one-year contract with an initial 4–6 week training stint in Richmond, CA, before returning to Georgia.

You will troubleshoot hardware/software, assemble test platforms, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive rapid autonomous tech evolution. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools.
• Experience in building, troubleshooting, and diagnosing computers, PCBs, and related systems.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 25–50 lb boxes.
• Ability to crouch, bend, or work in low-clearance areas for wiring tasks.
• Experience in building cable harnesses and managing cable routing.
• Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware.
• Familiarity with automotive mechanical and electrical systems (OEM or equivalent).
• Occasional work travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support and track configurations and generations of test platforms.
• Use lab tools such as soldering irons, oscilloscopes, multimeters.
• Integrate network and vehicle system components into server racks.
• Assemble hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware and equipment.
• Build cable harnesses from schematics.
• Move computer equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve hardware/software issues.
• Assist with demos: setup, transport, and support.
• Create and manage tickets to track issues and changes.
• Coordinate with teams for parts receiving, installations, upgrades, decommissioning.

Skills

General shop tools

Diagnostic tools

PCs/PCBs troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Lifting 25-50 lb

Cable harnesses

Networking hardware

Automotive mechanical/electrical

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Engineering Fields

Tools

Google Suite

Fleetio

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Glydways is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Technician in Atlanta, GA, to support prototypes validating vehicle designs and testing infrastructure. This in-person role starts as a one-year contract with an initial 4–6 week training stint in Richmond, CA, before returning to Georgia.

You will troubleshoot hardware/software, assemble test platforms, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive rapid autonomous tech evolution. Occasional travel may be required.