Hardware Technician (Autonomy Data Systems)

TL;DR

Hardware Technician (Autonomy Data Systems): Building and maintaining specialized hardware platforms for real-world data collection for autonomous aircraft with an accent on electromechanical system integration and sensor deployment. Focus on diagnosing complex hardware issues, executing system bring-up, and ensuring the reliability of safety-critical airborne systems.

Location: Onsite in South San Francisco, California, USA

Company

hirify.global is the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, specializing in drone delivery of medical supplies and essential goods globally.

What you will do

• Maintain and continuously improve a fleet of airborne data collection systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, sensor, and networking domains.
• Support flight tests and data collection locally and in the field, ensuring safe operation of safety-critical systems.
• Design, assemble, and integrate custom platforms combining sensors like LiDAR, radar, GNSS, and cameras with onboard compute.
• Develop assembly guides, troubleshooting workflows, and maintain part inventories.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware integration or prototyping within robotics, aerospace, or automotive industries.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for precision assembly and fabrication.
• Solid electronics fundamentals, including harnessing, crimping, soldering, and multimeter use.
• Comfort working with Linux systems, firmware flashing, and basic networking.
• Proven ability to debug complex electromechanical systems methodically.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in South San Francisco, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience with drones or airborne systems.
• Familiarity with perception sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, and radar.
• CAD experience with NX, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360.
• FAA Part 107 certification or willingness to obtain it.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct impact on the deployment of safe, reliable autonomous aircraft at scale.
• Fast-paced, high-stakes test environment for practical problem solvers.
• Collaborative bridge between engineering and operations teams.
• Focus on first-principles thinking, craftsmanship, and ownership of systems from bench to flight.