Heavy Equipment Autonomy Technician

TerraFirma; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraFirma is transforming how earthmoving equipment is outfitted, turning bulldozers and excavators into semi-autonomous machines. You will install, wire, and test advanced kits that integrate electrical, sensor, and mechanical subsystems in real job sites and in the shop.

This hands-on role requires reading wiring diagrams, using multimeters, and working across shop and field environments. Travel to sites and relocation to Austin, TX may be needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical integration, installation, or a related hands-on technical role.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation instructions.
• Comfortable using hand tools, basic electrical test equipment (multimeters), and standard wiring/termination techniques.
• Willingness and ability to work both in a shop environment and on active outdoor construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate TerraFirma's electrical, sensor, and mechanical kit components onto heavy equipment platforms
• Run and terminate wiring harnesses, mount sensors and control hardware, and ensure clean, reliable installations that hold up in the field
• Perform systems-level checkout and functional testing of integrated equipment before and after deployment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot integration issues across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces, escalating to engineering as needed
• Support field installations and on-site troubleshooting when equipment is deployed to active construction sites
• Maintain detailed installation and test documentation to support quality and continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to identify and resolve recurring integration issues, feeding lessons back into design
• Undertaking any other duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned by the Company, whether related to fleet maintenance, equipment operation, or other business operations

Skills

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Hands-on installation

Electrical testing

Field work

Tools

Multimeters

Screwdrivers & crimping tools

Job description

TerraFirma is transforming how earthmoving equipment is outfitted, turning bulldozers and excavators into semi-autonomous machines. You will install, wire, and test advanced kits that integrate electrical, sensor, and mechanical subsystems in real job sites and in the shop.

This hands-on role requires reading wiring diagrams, using multimeters, and working across shop and field environments. Travel to sites and relocation to Austin, TX may be needed.