Vehicle Integration Engineer
About the job
About Glīd Technologies
Glīd Technologies is transforming first-mile logistics with autonomous road-to-rail vehicles, AI-powered logistics platforms, and human-centered workforce strategies. Our products — GliderM, EZRA-1SIX, and Rāden — move goods cleaner, faster, and smarter while creating economic opportunities in the communities we serve.
Founded by a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran with SpaceX experience, Glīd is led by a team with deep technical and operational expertise from industry leaders including Bombardier, Google, and other world-class organizations. We combine a mission-driven mindset with relentless innovation to deliver solutions that benefit both industry and people.
Role Overview
Bridge design and deployment. Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems into operational vehicles; support prototyping, testing, and iterative improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Install, align, and validate subsystems (power electronics, control modules, rail gear).
Read CAD models, drawings, and wiring diagrams; manage configuration control.
Develop integration procedures and checklists for repeatable builds.
Run system-level tests; troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/software interactions.
Partner with fabrication and software/control teams during bring-up.
Document changes, lessons learned, and field fixes for future builds.
Support field upgrades and technical troubleshooting post-deployment.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
BS in Mech/EE/Mechatronics or equivalent experience (3+ years integration).
Mechanical assembly skills (alignment, torqueing) and electrical wiring/harnessing.
Hands-on diagnostics across mechanical/electrical domains; shop safety.
Preferred Qualifications
CAN/PLC/embedded hardware familiarity; heavy-vehicle or rail-gear exposure.
Welding/fab skills; startup or low-volume manufacturing experience.
Work Environment & Travel
Shop/test environments in CA; occasional site support travel.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $85,000 – $105,000 (DOE)
Equity; health/dental/vision; PTO & holidays; professional development.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Glīd Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We’re committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@glidtech.us.
