Installation Engineer

About AirGarage

AirGarage is on a mission to bring real estate online, starting with parking.

We replace broken parking machines, fragmented software, and manual, labor-intensive operations with a unified, data-rich operating system for parking real estate. We handle everything it takes to run and optimize a parking asset: payments, dynamic pricing, enforcement, license plate recognition, analytics, and more.

By building all of our technology in-house, we are able to deliver a magical experience for drivers while providing real-time visibility and revenue increases of 20-50% or more for real estate owners. That’s why national real‑estate leaders like Hines and Greystar, as well as technology companies like Meta, partner with AirGarage to optimize their parking facilities.

AirGarage uses datapoints like real-time occupancy, local events, weather, driver behavior, competitor pricing, and more to bring true intelligence to real estate owners’ assets for the first time.

We’re investing aggressively to make the physical world legible to a digital system: cameras, sensors, and software that generate a firehose of real-time data about the world around us. That data fuels models and algorithms that allow us to optimize performance at each property while giving owners the clarity and control they’ve never had before.

Before you can optimize an asset, you need to observe it. Before you can observe it, you need to bring it online.

We are starting with the $131 billion US parking real estate market because it is one of the most offline and mismanaged commercial real estate asset types. 26% of the land area in the median American urban core is dedicated to parking.

We are backed by top tier investors including Headline Growth, Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, Founders Fund, Abstract Ventures, and angel investors who have founded or worked at companies like Uber, Opendoor, Flexport, and more.

Want to learn more about AirGarage and the problem we're tackling?

Check out these podcasts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU0NkDK51E4
https://youtu.be/_8aM6NQHYiE?si=p5WIujBWUA1sG-b7

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a versatile Installation Engineer with a background in low-voltage security systems, surveillance hardware, or access control technologies to join our growing hardware deployment team at AirGarage. In this role, you'll travel across the country to install, test, and optimize the next generation of our license plate recognition (LPR) systems and occupancy camera setups at parking facilities nationwide.

This isn’t just a wiring job, we need someone who understands why their work matters, can problem solve on the fly, and takes pride in making things not only functionally sound but also professionally executed. You’ll also work closely with our Hardware R&D teams to influence how our systems evolve to become more capable and easier and faster to install. The work you do will make a direct impact on the success of our facilities and help create a super smooth parking experience for our customers. As an early team member, the processes and standards you develop will help us continue to level up our effectiveness as we grow the organization.

This role is ideal for a security technician, field systems installer, or hardware engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited to wear many hats as we build the future of automated parking. This role is not for someone who wants to wear one hat and stay in their comfort zone. There are many businesses that can provide that, AirGarage is not one of them. This position is for someone hungry to grow and learn new things, find creative ways to solve real problems, and actively contribute to building the business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Travel independently (sometimes in teams) to installation sites across the U.S. This is a 100% travel role.

• 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

WHAT YOU NEED

• 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

IMPORTANT NOTE 🚨

AirGarage is a remote-first company, but we also value in-person collaboration to strengthen trust and teamwork. Team members should expect ~6 weeks of travel per year for:

• 2–3 full company offsites, “Remote Weeks”

• Lending a hand to support 2 new location launches

• In-person onboarding as well as supporting other onboarding sessions for new team members

The rest of the year, team members can work remotely from wherever (US time zones) they’re most comfortable as long as they are performing well in their role. Attendance at in-person events throughout the year is expected—if you’re not open to traveling ~6 weeks per year for work, this role isn’t a good fit for you.

THE UPSIDE 📈

• 📈 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, dental, and vision plans for the primary employee and 50% of the cost of plans for dependents.

• 🍼 Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. The 12 weeks can be taken as a continuous leave or intermittently over the first 18 months of the child's life.

• 💻 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, Park City, 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.

Note: Employment with AirGarage is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification conducted in compliance with applicable laws. Background checks are completed only after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

We understand that there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. We're looking for someone passionate, with grit and determination, who is excited to face the challenges of a rapidly growing startup. AirGarage is the type of company where you can grow exponentially, and we encourage you to apply to us even if you don't 100% match the candidate description.

AirGarage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance.  We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.