Fleet Support Engineer

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a Fleet Support Engineer to drive reliability of our autonomous vehicle fleet. The role focuses on diagnosing perception and sensor-related issues, reviewing logs, and implementing robust fixes. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and operations teams to improve uptime and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Onsite at our San Francisco facility, with occasional U.S. travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in transportation, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles with perception systems and sensors
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering
• Hands-on experience with low/high voltage circuits, UDS, and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex vehicle systems to maintain peak uptime
• Review logs and data to identify root causes and implement fixes
• Collaborate across teams to implement innovative, reliable solutions
• Provide onsite support in San Francisco and travel within the US as needed

Skills

Perception systems

Root-cause analysis

Schematics reading

Cross-functional collaboration

UDS protocol

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Linux

Python

Diagnostics tools

Networking TCP

Socket programming

Job description

Join Our Team as a Fleet Support Engineer - Drive Innovation in Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Are you passionate about advancing autonomous vehicle operations and harnessing cutting-edge perception systems? We are seeking a highly skilled Fleet Support Engineer to be a vital part of our Vehicle Development team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the reliability and performance of a pioneering fleet in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a key technical expert, you will ensure our fleet operates at peak uptime, troubleshooting complex systems and collaborating cross-functionally to implement innovative solutions.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in transportation, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles, with expertise in perception systems and sensors
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering
• Hands-on experience with low/high voltage circuits, UDS, and troubleshooting safety protocols
• Deep understanding of hardware and software system architecture supporting vehicle operations
• Ability to interpret schematics, electrical diagrams, and connector pinouts
• Strong root cause analysis skills through log review and data interpretation
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration abilities
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and support occasional travel within the U.S.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with electric vehicle technology
• Remote vehicle troubleshooting support experience
• Familiarity with Linux, Python, and software-hardware interfacing
• Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP and socket programming
• Experience with diagnostics tools and fleet-level data processing

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering
• Extensive hands-on experience in perception system troubleshooting and sensor validation
• Proven ability to develop diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting guides

Other Requirements:

• Onsite work in San Francisco, CA, with shift flexibility (Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM)
• Occasional travel within the United States to support various operational sites
• Prior experience in autonomous vehicle or related high-tech environments preferred