AeroVect
Engineering
SeniorHardwareFieldEngineer
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“Senior Hardware Field Engineer at AeroVect. Skills: Hardware troubleshooting, Mechanical repair, Electrical repair. Diagnose mechanical faults. Resolve mechanical faults”
Industry & Context.
Diagnose faults; Resolve faults; Troubleshoot; Triage issues
Live airport environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years hardware field engineering, 3+ years electromechanical systems, 3+ years vehicle electronics, 3+ years robotics, Troubleshoot mechanical systems, Troubleshoot electrical systems, Repair wiring harnesses, Repair vehicle power systems, Repair connectors, Read wiring diagrams, Read vehicle schematics, Read mechanical drawings, Work independently in field, Schedule own work, Prioritize multiple issues, Communicate status clearly, Proficiency with hand tools, Proficiency with power tools, Proficiency with crimping equipment, Proficiency with soldering equipment, Proficiency with fabrication techniques, Written communication skills, Experience with ticketing systems, Experience with structured status reporting
Nice to Have
Experience with autonomous vehicles, Experience with mobile robots, Experience with airport GSE, Experience with aviation GSE, Familiarity with CAN bus diagnostics, Familiarity with vehicle controller systems, Exposure to sensor hardware, Experience with 3D printing, Experience with rapid prototyping, Knowledge of embedded computing hardware, Knowledge of compute module configuration, Coordinate with third-party maintenance, Coordinate with airline operations, Coordinate with airport operations, Experience in startup environment, Experience in early-stage deployment
What You'll Do.
Diagnose mechanical faults
Resolve mechanical faults
Diagnose electrical faults
Resolve electrical faults
Perform electrical troubleshooting
Repair replacement components
Fabricate replacement components
Coordinate Preventive Maintenance Inspections
Execute Preventive Maintenance Inspections
Complete PMI checklists
Return tractors to service
Troubleshoot sensor hardware
Troubleshoot perception hardware
Triage fleet bug tickets
Maintain EOD hardware status
Maintain parts usage records
Develop inspection checklists
Refine inspection checklists
Develop labeling standards
Refine labeling standards
Develop post-repair procedures
Refine post-repair procedures
Support tractor bring-up
Support stack validation
Support sensor calibration
Manage local spare parts
Ensure critical components stocked
Support new sensor integrations
Support vehicle upfit projects
Support hardware improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Work with software engineers; Work with operations; Work with airport partner; Partner with autonomy engineers; Coordinate with procurement; Coordinate with hardware team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Status reporting
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com http://www.aerovect.com. We are looking for a Senior Hardware Field Engineer to own the mechanical and electrical health of our autonomous tractor fleet at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. In this role, you will be the primary hands-on technical owner at our ATL deployment site — diagnosing and resolving hardware issues, executing maintenance and keeping a fleet of autonomous ground vehicles running safely and reliably in a live airport environment. You will work closely with software engineers, operations and our airport partner to triage issues, manage spare parts and feed field learnings back into the product. This is a highly autonomous role suited for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced field environment, is comfortable owning problems end-to-end and can context-switch between mechanical repair, electrical debug and cross-functional coordination in a single day. YOU WILL - Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults across a fleet of autonomous electric tow tractors, including brake systems, steering actuators and encoders, drivetrain components and structural hardware. - Perform electrical troubleshooting on vehicle wiring harnesses, CAN bus systems, power distribution, connectors and embedded computing hardware. - Repair or fabricate replacement components including brake lines, mounting brackets, sheet metal parts and custom wiring harnesses. - Coordinate and execute Preventive Maintenance Inspections in partnership with airport GSE maintenance teams, completing pre- and post-PMI checklists and returning tractors to autonomous se
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