Engineering Technician

Forterra; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday schedule

Job summary

Forterra is seeking a highly motivated Technician to support the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of autonomous vehicles in Maryland. You will fabricate parts, cable harnesses, and assemblies, and collaborate with engineering on manufacturability and installation.

Join a team-focused environment where you will help vet drawings, develop production processes, and integrate hardware onto vehicle platforms while maintaining high craftsmanship and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive/industrial repair or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to distill complexity and execute fabrication tasks independently.
• Ability to理解 new concepts and apply feedback quickly.
• Capable of meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong craftsmanship, organization, and fabrication quality.

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication of prototype hardware.
• Fabricate cable and harness subassemblies.
• Provide design feedback on manufacturability and serviceability.
• Vet and redline mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Develop manufacturing processes and assembly work instructions.
• Integrate hardware designs onto vehicle platforms.
• Build and install electrical components.

Skills

3+ years experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Autonomy

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Interpreting drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree/certification in automotive tech or robotics

Tools

Linux command line

Hand & power tools

Job description

About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technician to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for supporting the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of autonomous vehicles. You will be working closely with the engineering team to fabricate parts, cable harnesses, consult on design decisions with regards to manufacturability, and installation. Work within a team and provide feedback on operations within the group.

What you'll do

• Support fabrication of prototype hardware.
• Fabricate cable and harness subassemblies.
• Provide design feedback to engineering with regards to manufacturability and serviceability.
• Help vet and redline mechanical and electrical drawing packages.
• Develop manufacturing processes and assembly work instructions.
• Integrate hardware designs onto vehicle platforms.
• Build and install electrical components.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive or industrial repair.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• A solution-driven approach - the ability to distill complexity into its essential, digestible components, and then execute autonomously on fabrication tasks without needing clearly written procedures.
• Able to understand new concepts as well as directional feedback and apply changes quickly and accurately.
• Able to meet deadlines and work independently, with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively.
• High level of craftsmanship, organizational skills, and fabrication quality. An individual who takes pride in their work and their work environment.
• Able to interpret mechanical and electrical assembly drawings and schematics.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in automotive technology, robotics, or a related field.
• Experience working with autonomous vehicles or driver-assistances systems (ADAS).
• Experience executing with command line Linux tools for computer and system configuration.

US Hourly Range
$37/hr - $42/hr

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

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Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices.Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.