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Senior Hardware R&D Technician - AV Labs
$167K–$185K
Sunnyvale, California · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 19, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in an electronics R&D lab or manufacturing environment.
About the job
Performs hands-on electrical hardware prototyping and repair for autonomous-vehicle data collection systems, including PCBA rework, custom harness fabrication, and testing support.
What you'll do
- Rework and assemble prototype circuit boards using micro-soldering and SMT techniques.
- Fabricate, terminate, and integrate custom wire harnesses for vehicles and HIL test rigs.
- Assist with board bring-up and debugging, document assembly issues, and support lab operations.
What they ask for
- Advanced micro-soldering and fine-pitch SMT rework skills.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and build, crimp, splice, and terminate custom harnesses.
- Proficiency with benchtop diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
Nice to have
- Experience in autonomous vehicles, advanced robotics, or aerospace, including familiarity with automotive connectors and communication protocols.
- Hands-on mechanical prototyping or fabrication experience, such as machine shop tools or welding.
Pay
USD $167,000 per year - USD $185,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
PCBA, SMT, HIL, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, CAN, LIN
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