Traveling Automotive Technician, Autonomous Vehicles

Moove; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Per diem

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Moove is seeking a Travel Technician in the United States to deploy rapidly to Moove depots, closing acute gaps in fleet readiness and delivering full productivity from day one. You will integrate into local rhythms and elevate team performance across diverse environments.

You will work on complex electronic systems, perform OEM warranty repairs, and mentor technicians while upholding strict safety standards and compliance with travel policies. This role requires significant travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive or aerospace maintenance.
• Ability to flex between routine PM work and complex diagnostic escalation.
• Ability to perform authorized OEM warranty repairs on critical vehicle systems, including suspension and high‑voltage components.
• Valid driver's license and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to depots within 24–72 hours of activation and reach full Tech I–III productivity with minimal ramp time.
• Stabilize underperforming markets and surge backlog to restore RO Capable performance against target.
• Support new-market launches by standing up repair throughput from the first shift.
• Coach local Tech I–III staff on diagnostic technique and safety discipline.
• Maintain safety record and adhere to LOTO / MSD / HVIL protocols at every site.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Aerospace maintenance

Complex electronic systems

Diagnostic escalation

Education

OEM-specific platform certification

ASE certification (A6, A7, A8, L3)

Tools

CAN diagnostic tools

LIN diagnostic tools

HV systems experience

Job description

About Moove

At Moove, we’re on a mission to make the world safer by enabling autonomy in transportation. Partnering with industry leaders, we’re redefining fleet management and driving the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

About Moove

At Moove, we’re on a mission to make the world safer by enabling autonomy in transportation. Partnering with industry leaders, we’re redefining fleet management and driving the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

We’re expanding globally and seeking passionate, innovative professionals to join our journey. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and help make mobility safer, more efficient, and accessible, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview

The Travel Technician is a deployable, high‑proficiency FD&R resource dispatched on short notice to depots across the Moove network to close acute gaps in fleet readiness. The role exists to stabilize underperforming markets, surge collision and PM backlogs, support new‑market launches, and transfer best‑practice technique to local teams. Operating as a force multiplier—highly certified, mobile, and able to execute at full productivity from day one— the Travel Technician integrates into any depot’s operating rhythm with minimal ramp and raises the performance of the teams around them.

Scope Of Responsibilities

Rapid Market Deployment

• Deploy to assigned depots within 24–72 hours of activation, integrating into the local operating rhythm and reaching full Tech I–III productivity with minimal ramp time.
• Stabilize underperforming markets and surge collision and PM backlogs to restore RO Capable performance against target.
• Support new‑market launches by standing up repair throughput from the first shift.

Repair Execution

• Execute advanced removal and replacement (R&R) of complex system components, including high‑performance onboard compute units, Lidar, Radar, camera systems, and integrated sensing hardware.
• Perform authorized OEM warranty repairs on critical vehicle systems, including suspension and advanced electrical components such as power conversion units and high‑voltage distribution assemblies.
• Flex seamlessly between routine PM work and complex diagnostic escalation without ramp time.

Knowledge Transfer

• Coach local Tech I–III staff on diagnostic technique and safety discipline.
• Reinforce standardized SOPs and best‑practice methods across markets.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a strong safety record in unfamiliar depots, completing site‑specific orientation on arrival.
• Adhere to all LOTO / MSD / IMD / HVIL protocols and required PPE at every site.Vendor & Partner Management

Required Qualifications

Experience & Technical Skill

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive or aerospace maintenance with a focus on complex electronic systems.
• Proven ability to flex between routine PM work and complex diagnostic escalation without ramp time — markets will not always need the same skill band.
• Ability to perform authorized OEM warranty repairs on critical vehicle systems, including suspension and advanced electrical components such as power conversion units and high‑voltage distribution assemblies.

Mobility & Availability

• Able to travel on short notice (24–72 hours) for 1–4 week assignments, including weeknight stays away from home base.
• Willing and able to travel up to 75% of working time.
• Valid driver’s license and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred:

Field & Mentorship Experience

• Prior multi‑site or mobile technician experience — collision, OEM field service, or fleet rapid‑response roles.
• Experience mentoring or training junior technicians on the shop floor.

Certifications & Advanced Systems

• OEM‑specific platform certification.
• Additional high‑voltage (HV) systems experience.
• CAN and LIN network diagnostic experience.
• ASE certification (e.g., A6, A7, A8, or L3).

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel up to 75% of working time; dispatch notice as short as 24 hours; assignment length 1–4 weeks with possible extension.
• Schedule flexes to receiving‑market shift hours for the duration of the assignment; standard Monday–Friday cadence resumes at home base.
• Lodging, per diem, and mileage/airfare covered per Moove travel policy for all approved deployments.
• Standing and walking through the full shift; lifting up to 50 lbs; work in bay environments requiring strict PPE/LOTO compliance.

About The Team

You will be joining a team that is literally building the future of movement. We offer the chance to lead in an industry where your work directly impacts public trust in autonomous technology.

If you thrive in environments where the bar is set high and the mission is clear, we want to talk. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently.

Drug-Free Workplace Statement

Moove is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo a pre‑employment drug screening.

Safety-Sensitive Addendum

This role is classified as a Safety‑Sensitive Position. As such, the company strictly prohibits the use of any substance - legal or illegal - that may impair an employee’s ability to perform their duties safely. Compliance with the company’s drug testing policy is a mandatory condition of employment.

Driving Requirements/Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Notification

This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle for company business. Therefore, any offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving history in accordance with our insurance carrier’s standards. Ongoing monitoring of driving records may be conducted during the course of employment.

DISCLAIMER:

Moove is a multi‑state, global employer that complies with the individual laws in each state or country in which it operates. If the state or local law prohibits or differs from any statements, conditions or practices contained in this job description, the Company will strictly adhere to such state or local law.