Installation Engineer

Summary

Join AirGarage's growing hardware deployment team as a versatile Installation Engineer. You will travel nationwide, installing, testing, and optimizing cutting-edge license plate recognition (LPR) systems and occupancy cameras at parking facilities. This role demands problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will collaborate with R&D teams to improve systems and contribute to a superior parking experience for customers. As an early team member, you will help establish processes and standards, directly impacting the company's success. This position is perfect for a security technician, field systems installer, or hardware engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to learn and grow.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in security systems, LPR, CCTV, or low-voltage hardware installation (Licensing would be a big plus!)
• Proficiency with power tools and mounting techniques (impact driver, hammer drill, conduit benders, etc.)
• Experience installing hardware in outdoor and rugged environments (asphalt, poles, garages)
• Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism on-site
• Strong communication skills on and off site (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail and able to uphold high quality standards
• Critical thinking and advanced troubleshooting skills
• Desire to learn and build expertise in new technical domains
• Ability to use a cell phone and laptop to document progress and test installation
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs, bend down, climb a ladder and reach overhead

Responsibilities

• Travel independently (sometimes in teams) to installation sites across the U.S
• Install and configure license plate recognition systems, occupancy cameras, and related hardware
• Conduct site surveys to determine optimal device placement and wiring needs
• Pull and terminate low-voltage wiring (Ethernet, coax, power) and ensure secure, weather-resistant connections via conduit and other methods
• Drill and mount devices on a variety of surfaces (e.g. concrete poles, building facades, parking structures)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the field (hardware, signal, power, alignment, etc.)
• Collaborate with engineering to suggest product improvements and document field feedback
• Maintain accurate job documentation and update installation records digitally from the field

Benefits

• Equity: Have a stake in the business that you’re helping to build and grow
• Work remotely: Live and work wherever you like! We believe in folks working where they are happiest and most productive. We currently hire teammates that are located anywhere within North America
• Health insurance: We offer health insurance and currently cover 85% of the cost of medical plans for the primary employee and 50% of the cost of plans for dependents
• Home office setup: Get a laptop + additional equipment needed to set you up for success
• Time to recharge: We have an unlimited PTO policy with a minimum requirement of 10 days per year
• 401k: Make financial planning right for you with a 401k retirement savings program
• Team Off-sites: ~2 times per year our team comes together for a full week in places like Tahoe, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, and Austin
• BookGarage: Our team loves to learn and grow together so join us for our optional recurring book club
• Room to grow: Our team will be orders of magnitude larger within a few years, as a part of our foundational team you'll have opportunities to grow with us
• Transform our cities: The opportunity to change the way that the world thinks about real estate use in our cities
• Work with a diverse team: At AirGarage, we've always been committed to building a thriving team that represents the communities we serve. Our team is currently 40% female and 30%+ from underrepresented communities