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Applus IDIADAPosted 1 month ago

Vehicle Hardware & Software Technician

$56,160–$62,400 year

On-siteAurora, Colorado, United States

Full TimeLargeAutomotive

Job Summary

Execute vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance for Chassis, Active Safety, and Durability programs. Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic software-facing systems to support hardware and software retrofit activities. Document issues, work performed, parts used, and vehicle readiness status clearly. Communicate identified issues, repair status, and support needs to operations and support teams. Help return vehicles to deployment-ready status as quickly and safely as possible while following established safety procedures. Perform these duties Monday through Friday with some weekend availability, including mandatory overtime, and maintain a valid California driver's license.

Required Qualifications

  • Automotive or electromechanical technician foundation
  • Experience performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to work across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems
  • Basic Linux familiarity, including terminal navigation and ability to review logs or error outputs
  • Clear documentation habits and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Safe work practices and sound operational judgment
  • Travel availability
  • Must be able to stand, walk up and down hills, bend, kneel, sit for lengthy periods, and use hands for various functions such as typing and using various hand tools
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
  • Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours
  • Mandatory overtime and weekends may be required
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs
  • Possess a valid California driver's license
  • Willingness to travel and hour adaptability, including weekends

Desired Qualifications

  • ASE or OEM technician certifications
  • ADAS or sensor calibration experience
  • Exposure to LiDAR, radar, cameras, or embedded computer systems
  • EV, AV, depot, fleet, or R&D vehicle experience
  • Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Jira, Google Suite, or similar systems
  • Experience supporting vehicle retrofits, updates, or field issue resolution
  • Passionate of the automotive world
  • Committed with strong service orientation

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