Hardware Engineer Intern

Bedrock Robotics

Hardware engineering intern supporting sensor testing, integration, and validation for Bedrock’s autonomous construction equipment. Writing analysis scripts and delivering robust hardware systems to field operations.

Posted 9/11/2026internshipSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics, with proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Rust for sensor-data analysis and test automation. Capable of supporting the design and validation of autonomous hardware systems, with hands-on experience in lab environments and familiarity with embedded systems and communication protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proficiency In PythonProficiency In C/C++Embedded Systems ExperienceKnowledge Of Communication ProtocolsExperience With Nvidia Jetson

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Hard Skills

Sensor-Data AnalysisTest Automation ScriptingCircuit FundamentalsMechanical Design BasicsEmbedded Software Engineering

Tools & Technologies

MultimeterOscilloscopeFunction GeneratorSoldering IronGit

Industry Keywords

Autonomous SystemsHeavy Construction EquipmentEmbedded Compute PlatformsCameraLidarRadarIMUGNSSPCB DesignSchematic Capture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++PythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, characterization, integration, and validation of Bedrock autonomy hardware and related systems under senior-engineer guidance
Assist with component evaluations for autonomous hardware platforms
Write sensor-data analysis and test-automation scripts in Python, C++, C, or Rust
Run tests, collect data, and clearly document results for the engineering team
Work alongside senior engineers to help deliver robust autonomous hardware systems to the field
Contribute to hardware supporting autonomous systems on heavy construction equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field at the University of Waterloo
Solid foundational knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineering
Coursework or project experience with embedded compute platforms, autonomous sensing technologies, hardware packaging and integration, and signaling and communication protocols
Proficiency in one or more of Python, C/C++, or Rust
Strong fundamentals in circuits, signals, and basic mechanical design
Comfortable working in a lab environment with a multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator, soldering iron, and related tools
Legal authorization to work in the United States is addressed in the application
Ability to commute to the San Francisco office 3–4 days per week
Preferred: prior co-op terms, personal projects, or club experience in hardware or embedded systems
Preferred: expertise with camera, lidar, radar, IMU, or GNSS
Preferred: experience with Nvidia Jetson embedded compute platforms
Preferred: experience with communication protocols including CAN, UART, SPI, RS232/422/485, and Ethernet
Preferred: basic PCB design or schematic capture tools such as KiCad, Eagle, Altium, or Cadence
Preferred: experience with Git and collaborative engineering workflows
Preferred: familiarity with construction, off-road, or heavy equipment
Preferred: portfolio of personal or academic hardware projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer commitment
Reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process