Senior Hardware Field Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Field Engineer (Robotics/Autonomous Vehicles): Owning the mechanical and electrical health of an autonomous tractor fleet at a live airport environment with an accent on diagnosing hardware faults, executing maintenance, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Focus on troubleshooting CAN bus systems, repairing electromechanical components, and ensuring fleet reliability under operational constraints.

Location: Hybrid (Atlanta) — Must be based in or able to work at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Company

hirify.global is a Series A startup transforming aviation ground handling through the deployment of autonomous electric tow tractors.

What you will do

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults across a fleet of autonomous electric tow tractors.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on vehicle wiring harnesses, CAN bus systems, and embedded computing hardware.
• Repair or fabricate replacement components, including brake lines, mounting brackets, and custom wiring harnesses.
• Coordinate and execute Preventive Maintenance Inspections in partnership with airport GSE maintenance teams.
• Triage incoming fleet bug tickets and maintain accurate repair logs and parts usage records.
• Partner with software and autonomy engineers to support tractor bring-up, stack validation, and sensor calibration.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in hardware field engineering, electromechanical systems, vehicle electronics, or robotics.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair both mechanical systems and electrical systems.
• Experience reading and working from wiring diagrams, vehicle schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with standard hand and power tools, crimping, soldering equipment, and fabrication techniques.
• Strong written communication skills and experience with ticketing systems and structured reporting.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport site.

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, or airport ground support equipment.
• Familiarity with CAN bus diagnostics and vehicle controller systems.
• Exposure to sensor hardware including encoders, LiDAR, radar, GNSS/IMU, or camera systems.
• Experience with 3D printing or rapid prototyping for fabricating brackets and enclosures.
• Experience in a startup or early-stage deployment environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Culture & Benefits

• High degree of autonomy and end-to-end ownership of technical problems.
• Fast-paced field environment working with cutting-edge autonomous technology.
• Opportunity to work in a venture-backed Series A startup.
• Collaborative environment involving software, operations, and external airport partners.