R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician
- Pay
- $100,000 – $150,000 per year
- Location
- San Francisco, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- mechanical assembly
- wiring harness fabrication
- electrical systems troubleshooting
- CAN tools
- mechanical drawing reading
Also useful
- LiDAR and sensor integration
- high-voltage handling
- CNC/basic machining
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k
Why We Are Hiring for This Role
- Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs, including suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and enclosures.
- Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses (low-voltage and high-voltage) following schematics, drawings, and best practices.
- Perform mechanical fabrication tasks: drilling, cutting, tapping, mounting brackets, basic machining, and fitting custom hardware.
- Support sensor, compute, and actuator integration (cameras, LiDAR, GNSS, ECUs, motor controllers, power electronics).
- Conduct vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype builds.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using standard tools (multimeter, continuity tester, CAN tools).
- Execute test procedures for functional checks, autonomous systems tests, and field shakedowns.
- Maintain detailed documentation of builds, changes, and inventory.
- Keep the shop and vehicle workspace organized, safe, and properly stocked.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to rapidly iterate on designs.
- Assist with on-site deployments, demos, and field support as needed
What Kind of Person We Are Looking For
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a technician in robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, heavy equipment, motorsports, aerospace, or similar hardware fields.
- Strong mechanical assembly skills: torque procedures, bearings, fasteners, drivetrains, suspension, alignment.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and basic schematics.
- Familiarity with basic electrical systems: 12–48V, DC power distribution, grounding, isolation, and safe HV handling.
- Proficiency using standard shop tools (hand tools, power tools, torque tools, drill press, etc.).
Benefits
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Salary
The annual compensation is expected to be between $100,000 - $150,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
- About Company ---
About Foundation
Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics and electric mobility with the goal to save lives and augment human labor.
Our mission is to create an autonomous, crewless ATV built to be truly all-terrain. Designed for commercial and defense use, it can save lives and take on heavy transport across mining, agriculture, construction, and more.
We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count.
We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.
From Foundation's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
How Rolev.ai helps with this application
Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician role at Foundation, it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.
See how you fit
Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.
Tailor without inventing
Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.
Draft the full kit
Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.
1-Click Extension Autofill
The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.
Similar roles
All Engineering Technician jobs- Self-Driving Systems Specialist (SDS Specialist)TSMG · Nashville, TN
- Software Test TechnicianRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · Irvine, CA
- Drive Systems Engineering TechnicianTesla · Palo Alto, CA · $28.80 – $65.40/hr
- Mechanical Integration TechnicianGatik AI · Fort Worth, TX
- Mechanical Build & Integration TechnicianWaabi · Pittsburgh, PA
- Engineering TechnicianBot Auto · Houston, TX
Common questions
What is the salary for the R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician role at Foundation?
The R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician posting at Foundation states compensation of $100,000 – $150,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Foundation's official career site.
Where is the R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician job at Foundation located?
This R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician position at Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA (On-site). Always check Foundation's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician at Foundation?
For the R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician role, Foundation highlights 3+ years of relevant experience; experience with mechanical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, electrical systems troubleshooting, CAN tools, mechanical drawing reading. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
How do I apply for the R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician position at Foundation?
This listing links directly to Foundation's Rippling application page. You can apply directly on Foundation's site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the Rippling application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.