Autonomous Vehicle Technician – AV Systems & Retrofits

truckingpeople; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

truckingpeople is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Technician in Austin, TX to support retrofit, integration, and production of autonomous vehicle systems. This on-site role is full-time contract (W-2) with a pay range of $25–$30 per hour and a 12+ month term.

You will work hands-on with automotive mechanical/electrical systems, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive/mechanical/electrical experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams or technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced workshop or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate sensors, wiring harnesses, compute modules, and AV hardware.
• Perform vehicle retrofits, hardware updates, and system integrations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Use multimeters, diagnostic equipment, and mechanical/electrical tools.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Electrical/mechanical experience

Safe lift and handling

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

Tools for mechanical/electrical work

Job description

truckingpeople is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Technician in Austin, TX to support retrofit, integration, and production of autonomous vehicle systems. This on-site role is full-time contract (W-2) with a pay range of $25–$30 per hour and a 12+ month term.

You will work hands-on with automotive mechanical/electrical systems, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery.