Vehicle Integration Engineer

Glīd Technologies, Corp.; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, dental, and vision

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Glīd Technologies is seeking a multi-disciplinary integration engineer to join our Riverside, CA team. You will bridge mechanical, electrical, and control systems in autonomous vehicle prototyping and deployment, with emphasis on repeatable build processes and cross-functional collaboration.

You will read CAD files, develop procedures, run tests, and troubleshoot interactions across domains. The role includes on-site work in CA and occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience (3+ years integration).
• Hands-on mechanical assembly and electrical wiring/harnessing.
• Diagnostics across mechanical and electrical domains; shop safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and validate subsystems (power electronics, control modules, rail gear).
• Read CAD models, drawings, and wiring diagrams; manage configuration control.
• Develop integration procedures and checklists for repeatable builds.
• Run system-level tests; troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/software interactions.
• Partner with fabrication and software/control teams during bring-up.
• Document changes, lessons learned, and field fixes for future builds.
• Support field upgrades and technical troubleshooting post-deployment.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Diagnostics (mechanical/electrical)

Shop safety

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

CAN/PLC/embedded hardware familiarity

Welding/fabrication skills

Startup or low-volume manufacturing experience

Job description

About Glīd Technologies

Glīd Technologies is transforming first-mile logistics with autonomous road-to-rail vehicles, AI-powered logistics platforms, and human-centered workforce strategies. Our products — GlīderM, EZRA-1SIX, and Rāden — move goods cleaner, faster, and smarter while creating economic opportunities in the communities we serve.

Founded by a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran with SpaceX experience, Glīd is led by a team with deep technical and operational expertise from industry leaders including Bombardier, Google, and other world-class organizations. We combine a mission-driven mindset with relentless innovation to deliver solutions that benefit both industry and people.

Role Overview

Bridge design and deployment. Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems into operational vehicles; support prototyping, testing, and iterative improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, align, and validate subsystems (power electronics, control modules, rail gear).
• Read CAD models, drawings, and wiring diagrams; manage configuration control.
• Develop integration procedures and checklists for repeatable builds.
• Run system-level tests; troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/software interactions.
• Partner with fabrication and software/control teams during bring-up.
• Document changes, lessons learned, and field fixes for future builds.
• Support field upgrades and technical troubleshooting post-deployment.

Work Environment & Travel

Shop/test environments in CA; occasional site support travel.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience (3+ years integration).
• Mechanical assembly skills (alignment, torqueing) and electrical wiring/harnessing.
• Hands-on diagnostics across mechanical and electrical domains; shop safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAN/PLC/embedded hardware familiarity; heavy-vehicle or rail-gear exposure.
• Welding/fabrication skills; startup or low-volume manufacturing experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $85,000 – $105,000 (DOE).
• Equity; health, dental, and vision; PTO and holidays; professional development.

Glīd Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access employment benefits and privileges, please let us know through the application form when you apply.