Sustaining Engineer
Software Engineering
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 86.42-86.42 / hour
Posted on Jun 13, 2026
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Sustaining Engineer
An Autonomous Mobility Company
Full time
Location
Foster City, CA, United States
Work environment
In-person
Expected pay amount
86.42 USD Per Hour
Schedule
40 hours per week
Assignment length
Contract
Job description
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Sustaining Engineer to support fleet testing by resolving issues across OEM vehicle systems and integrated autonomous vehicle hardware.
In this role, you’ll drive end-to-end resolution of field and manufacturing issues, from root cause analysis through solution development, validation, release, and fleet implementation. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, service, and operations teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions aligned with Design for Service (DFS) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, collaborative, and experienced supporting complex electrical and mechanical vehicle systems in fast-paced development or production environments.
As a Sustaining Engineer, you'll:
As a Sustaining Engineer, you'll:
- Support sustaining engineering activities, fleet testing, and mapping across OEM vehicle systems and integrated AV hardware.
- Drive end-to-end resolution of vehicle and autonomous system issues including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, validation, release, and fleet implementation.
- Lead design improvements and corrective actions to improve reliability, durability, fleet availability, and serviceability across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Author and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Change Actions while developing validation plans and supporting fleet trials.
- Support retrofit campaigns, rework activities, installation trials, and field issue triage in partnership with service, operations, and test teams.
- Partner with suppliers, manufacturing, and serviceability engineering teams to deliver manufacturable and serviceable solutions.
- Utilize fleet data, technician feedback, MTBF metrics, and failure trends to prioritize issues and validate corrective actions.
- Travel domestically as needed to support fleet operations and engineering activities.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline; a master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience supporting electrical and mechanical systems within product development, manufacturing, or sustaining engineering environments
- Demonstrated success delivering reliability and serviceability improvements using root cause analysis, DFMEA, and validation testing methodologies
- Hands-on experience using tools such as Python, SQL, Vector CANalyzer, Databricks, or similar platforms for fleet data analysis, telemetry review, and diagnostics
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills across complex vehicle systems
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA
- Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced engineering environments
- This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with EV architectures, high-voltage systems, or autonomous vehicle platforms
- Familiarity with Toyota or OEM vehicle development and release processes
- Experience with electrical design tools and fleet analytics or visualization platforms
- Background supporting field reliability, vehicle integration, or fleet operations initiatives
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.
Job description
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Sustaining Engineer to support fleet testing by resolving issues across OEM vehicle systems and integrated autonomous vehicle hardware.
In this role, you’ll drive end-to-end resolution of field and manufacturing issues, from root cause analysis through solution development, validation, release, and fleet implementation. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, service, and operations teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions aligned with Design for Service (DFS) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, collaborative, and experienced supporting complex electrical and mechanical vehicle systems in fast-paced development or production environments.
As a Sustaining Engineer, you'll:
As a Sustaining Engineer, you'll:
- Support sustaining engineering activities, fleet testing, and mapping across OEM vehicle systems and integrated AV hardware.
- Drive end-to-end resolution of vehicle and autonomous system issues including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, validation, release, and fleet implementation.
- Lead design improvements and corrective actions to improve reliability, durability, fleet availability, and serviceability across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Author and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Change Actions while developing validation plans and supporting fleet trials.
- Support retrofit campaigns, rework activities, installation trials, and field issue triage in partnership with service, operations, and test teams.
- Partner with suppliers, manufacturing, and serviceability engineering teams to deliver manufacturable and serviceable solutions.
- Utilize fleet data, technician feedback, MTBF metrics, and failure trends to prioritize issues and validate corrective actions.
- Travel domestically as needed to support fleet operations and engineering activities.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline; a master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience supporting electrical and mechanical systems within product development, manufacturing, or sustaining engineering environments
- Demonstrated success delivering reliability and serviceability improvements using root cause analysis, DFMEA, and validation testing methodologies
- Hands-on experience using tools such as Python, SQL, Vector CANalyzer, Databricks, or similar platforms for fleet data analysis, telemetry review, and diagnostics
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills across complex vehicle systems
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA
- Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced engineering environments
- This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with EV architectures, high-voltage systems, or autonomous vehicle platforms
- Familiarity with Toyota or OEM vehicle development and release processes
- Experience with electrical design tools and fleet analytics or visualization platforms
- Background supporting field reliability, vehicle integration, or fleet operations initiatives
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.