United States-AV Technician II

Arthur Lawrence; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur Lawrence is seeking an AV Fleet Technician II to maintain fleet readiness on-site in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves calibrating sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, radar, and IMU, performing hardware replacements, and diagnosing failures.

You will troubleshoot and provision software/firmware, coordinate with remote engineers, and document your findings for escalation as needed. The position requires hands-on experience with electronics, robotics, and AV systems, along with proficiency in

Qualifications

• 3 years in hardware maintenance, electronics troubleshooting, robotics, automotive electronics, or comparable work.
• Working proficiency with Linux CLI, including remote access (SSH/SCP), log analysis, service management, network diagnostics, and execution of Bash/Python scripts for troubleshooting and validation.

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot camera, LiDAR, radar, and IMU calibration workflows.
• Diagnose common sensor faults, harness/connectivity issues, and calibration failures.
• Perform hardware replacement, component checks, and validation tests.
• Monitor alerts and tickets, coordinate with remote engineering, and restore vehicles to service.
• Document findings and provide technical guidance to Technician I contractors.
• Escalate complex or undocumented failures to Technician III or engineering.
• Linux Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: use Linux CLI tools to diagnose connectivity, service, and system issues; review logs, run scripts, and provision software/firmware.

Skills

Linux CLI

Electrical/electronics knowledge

Hardware troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Camera/LiDAR calibration

Tools

SSH

SCP

systemctl

journalctl

Python scripts

Job description

Description:

Role Overview

The AV Fleet Technician II maintains AV fleet readiness by performing sensor calibration, hardware validation, software provisioning, and intermediate diagnostics. This contractor resolves known technical issues independently and supports Technician I escalations.

Key Responsibilities

Execute and troubleshoot camera, LiDAR, radar, and IMU calibration workflows.

Diagnose common sensor faults, harness/connectivity issues, and calibration failures.

Perform hardware replacement, component checks, and validation tests.

Monitor alerts and tickets, coordinate with remote engineering, and restore vehicles to service.

Document findings and provide technical guidance to Technician I contractors.

Escalate complex or undocumented failures to Technician III or engineering.

Linux Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Independently use Linux CLI tools (e.g., SSH, SCP, systemctl, journalctl, ip, ping) to diagnose connectivity, service, and system issues; review logs, execute diagnostic scripts, and perform software/firmware provisioning to resolve common AV system and calibration failures.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver’s license required.

3 years in hardware maintenance, electronics troubleshooting, robotics, automotive electronics, or comparable work.

Working proficiency with Linux CLI, including remote access (SSH/SCP), log analysis, service management, network diagnostics, and execution of Bash/Python scripts for troubleshooting and validation.

Ability to interpret diagnostic outputs and technical documentation.

Experience with software/firmware provisioning or hardware validation.

Preferred Qualifications

AV/ADAS, robotics, LiDAR, radar, camera, GPS/IMU, or CAN bus exposure.

Automotive Ethernet, FAKRA, and harness experience.

Scope and Expectations

Independently resolves known issues; escalates system-level and undocumented integration problems.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Entirely onsite at a local warehouse, depot, or garage.

Moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 40 lbs, bending, and working around vehicles and calibration rigs.

May require alternative shifts or weekend coverage based on fleet schedules.

Additional Details

• Commissions Structure : (No Value)


• Reason for Hire : United States|Project Based


• Work Hours (eg. Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM) : Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM; Possible swing shift (3pm-12am), weekends as well


• Does Worker Require a Desk? : No


• Does Worker Require a Laptop? : Yes


• Does Worker Require a Badge? : Yes


• Pre-ID Worker Name(s) : n/a


• Pre-ID Worker Contact Information : n/a


• Supplier Name associated with the Pre-ID Candidate : (No Value)


• Independent Contractor Name(s) : (No Value)


• Independent Contractor Contact Information : (No Value)


• Supplier Name associated with the IC Candidate : (No Value)


• Is Glider Assessment Required? : No


• Glider Assessment Title : (No Value)


• Sub Role : Others