Senior Autonomous Vehicle Diagnostics Technician

AutoNation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health, dental & vision plans

Employee vehicle discounts

YouDecide deals & discounts

DRVPNK cancer charity support

Job summary

AutoNation seeks an Advanced Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Technician to diagnose, repair, calibrate, and integrate AV systems across a fleet. You will work closely with engineering and field safety teams to resolve escalated issues, execute technical projects, and provide subject-matter expertise on AV platforms.

The role requires advanced troubleshooting of sensors, computer systems, networks, and high-voltage components in on-site shop environments, with travel to remote testing sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years experience as automotive, EV, robotics, or AV technician.
• Strong diagnostic experience with mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with sensor systems (LiDAR, radar, cameras) and computer hardware.
• Proficient with diagnostic software, scan tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with CAN/LIN tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostics, repairs, calibrations, and system integrations on AV platforms.
• Troubleshoot CAN/LIN networks, power distribution, and AV computer hardware.
• Calibrate LiDAR, radar, cameras, GPS, IMUs and perception systems.
• Install, configure, replace AV components, and support software deployments.
• Support field testing, data collection, and on-road/closed-course missions.
• Maintain thorough documentation of repairs, calibrations, and diagnostics.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

EV/Hybrid tech

Sensor systems

CAN/LIN tools

Electrical testing

Tools

CANalyzer

SavvyCAN

Vehicle Spy

Job description

AutoNation seeks an Advanced Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Technician to diagnose, repair, calibrate, and integrate AV systems across a fleet. You will work closely with engineering and field safety teams to resolve escalated issues, execute technical projects, and provide subject-matter expertise on AV platforms.

The role requires advanced troubleshooting of sensors, computer systems, networks, and high-voltage components in on-site shop environments, with travel to remote testing sites as needed.