Hardware Engineer

Bedrock Robotics

Hardware Engineer designing and testing autonomous systems for construction machinery at Bedrock. Collaborating with construction veterans to solve real-world problems with advanced technology.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashLinuxPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help define system and component level HW architecture for autonomous machines
Establish and lead relationships and programs with external vendors to deliver critical components and systems for our autonomous HW platforms
Work with safety team to establish requirements and performance metrics for components and systems
Write reusable, high quality, sensor data analysis and test automation software (Python and/or C++/C/Rust)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong foundational knowledge in traditional HW engineering subjects such as electrical design, testing, and deployment of hardware systems in rugged outdoor environments
Experience leading large HW development programs from ideation through proto, EVT, DVT, and production stages
Experience with some or all of the following:
High performance/power edge compute including multi-CPU platforms with significant GPU resources
Common autonomous sensing technologies including lidar (spinning, flash), camera (visible, SWIR, NIR, etc…), radar, GNSS, and IMUs
Packaging and integration strategies for high performance HW systems in rugged environments including high shock/vibe, wide temp ranges, IP, and solar loading
High speed signaling including GSML, multi gigabit ethernet, RF
Proficiency in compiled (C/C++/Rust), shell (linux bash), or runtime (Python) languages with ability to prototype and debug software components of HW systems as well as run tests, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
Strong fundamentals in HW engineering
6+ years of relevant industry experience preferred
Understanding and knowledge of physical processes by which a sensor operates
Hands on experience with characterization of autonomy sensors like lidar, radar, and cameras.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our roles are often flexible. If you don't fit all the criteria, or are in another location (especially one where we have an office like SF or NY) please apply anyway! We'd love to consider you.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++CRustsensor data analysistest automationelectrical designhigh performance computinghigh speed signalingdata collection

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship managementcommunicationproblem solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in MechatronicsMaster’s degree in Mechatronics