Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Technician for Autonomy

Skill; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plan

Vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leader in autonomous technology to build and validate test platforms for software simulation in California. You will assemble hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, integrate vehicle systems, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure reliable, safe software delivery.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years of hardware experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong diagnostic skills with DMMs and oscilloscopes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in hardware test and integration.
• Proven ability with shop and diagnostic tools (DMM, oscilloscope).
• Experience building and troubleshooting cable harnessing and cable management.
• Experience with computers, hardware, and networking.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and track configurations of test platforms for vehicle simulation.
• Assemble custom hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.
• Use off-the-shelf components to build robust computer systems.
• Integrate network and vehicle system components in server racks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware efficiently.
• Build cable harnesses from diagrams and drawings.
• Move computer equipment up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Create and track tickets for hardware problems, incidents, and changes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for parts handling and upgrades.

Skills

Cable harnessing

Networking hardware

Linux-based systems

Scripting basics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Harnessing Tools

Networking equipment

Linux

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leader in autonomous technology to build and validate test platforms for software simulation in California. You will assemble hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, integrate vehicle systems, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure reliable, safe software delivery.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years of hardware experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong diagnostic skills with DMMs and oscilloscopes.