Lead Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Technician

Who we are:

Glydways is reimagining what public transit can be. We believe that mobility is the gateway to opportunity—connecting people to housing, education, employment, commerce, and care. By making transportation more accessible, affordable, and sustainable, we empower communities to thrive and unlock economic and social prosperity.

Our mission is to revolutionize transit with a solution that delivers high capacity, exceptional user experiences, unmatched affordability, and minimal environmental impact.

The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand access, it offers personalized and efficient mobility—without the burden of heavy upfront infrastructure costs or ongoing taxpayer subsidies.

With Glydways, we’re building more than a transportation system; we’re creating a future where everyone, everywhere, has the freedom to move.

About the position

The Lead Technician will support the build, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of vehicle and hardware test platforms. In addition to hands-on technical responsibilities, this role will serve as a primary technical resource for the technician team, coordinating day-to-day work, establishing priorities, maintaining quality standards, and helping drive issues to resolution.

The Lead Technician will work closely with engineering and other cross-functional teams to translate engineering requirements into technician-level execution, identify blockers, coordinate resources, and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

This is an in-person position in Atlanta, GA and will start as a one year contract. The role will start with an in-person 4-6 week training in Richmond, CA

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day technical activities of technicians supporting test platforms, vehicles, lab equipment, and associated hardware

Coordinate technician workloads, establish priorities, assign work, and track tasks through completion

Provide hands-on technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and mentorship to technicians

Serve as a primary point of contact between technicians and engineering teams for technical execution and issue escalation

Support and maintain configuration control of various configurations and generations of test platforms

Use lab tools such as soldering irons, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment

Integrate network and vehicle system components into server racks

Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware and equipment

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex or recurring hardware, electrical, networking, and system-level issues

Build cable harnesses based on schematics and drawings

Review harness builds, installations, repairs, and modifications to ensure they meet engineering requirements and quality standards

Occasionally move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance

Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve complex hardware and software issues

Coordinate with engineering teams to plan hardware changes, test-platform updates, retrofits, and system upgrades

Assist with engineering/marketing demos, including system preparation, transport, setup, and technical support

Lead technician-side preparation and readiness for engineering tests, demonstrations, and other critical events

Create and manage tickets in various ticketing systems to track issues, incidents, hardware changes, and performed work

Ensure technician work is properly documented, including repairs, modifications, configuration changes, troubleshooting results, and parts usage

Coordinate with cross-functional teams for parts receiving, installations, upgrades, and decommissioning efforts

Identify tooling, parts, equipment, documentation, and process gaps that could impact technician productivity or system readiness

Develop and improve technician procedures, troubleshooting guides, work instructions, and best practices

Promote safe work practices and ensure technicians follow applicable shop, electrical, HV, and equipment safety procedures

Provide feedback on technician performance, training needs, workload, and opportunities for process improvement

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and provide technical direction to other technicians

Ability to review completed work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to drawings, procedures, and engineering requirements

Ability to prioritize work, assign tasks, and drive technical issues through resolution

Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams

Proficiency with general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron)

Experience building, troubleshooting, and diagnosing computers, PCBs, and related systems

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to crouch, bend, or work in low-clearance areas for wiring tasks

Experience building cable harnesses and managing cable routing

Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware

Familiarity with automotive mechanical and electrical systems (OEM or equivalent)

Ability to independently diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, computer, and network-related issues

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and engineering documentation

Ability to lift and carry 25–50 lb boxes

Occasional work travel may be required (Up to 30%)

Nice-to-haves

Previous experience in a Lead Technician, Senior Technician, Shop Lead, or similar technical leadership role

Experience with Google Workspace, Fleetio, JIRA, Confluence, or similar programs

Knowledge of network equipment setup and diagnosis

Experience running scripts and working with Linux-based systems

Experience working on fully electric vehicle systems and high-voltage (HV) systems; formal HV training/certification preferred

Experience driving trucks and trailers

Experience supporting prototype, development, test, or engineering vehicle environments

Experience coordinating shop/lab activities, parts, tooling, equipment, and technician workloads

B.S. in an Engineering field (bonus qualification)

Glydways provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.