Hybrid Hardware Engineer

at Bedrock Robotics

• Job title: Hardware Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flash, Linux, Python, Rust
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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.