Hardware Engineer

Bedrock Robotics

. Design, manufacture, and test autonomous hardware systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $236,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and validating autonomous hardware systems, with a strong focus on electrical engineering principles and robotics sensor integration. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools for performance testing and automation software development.

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Electrical Hardware System DesignRobotics Sensor Stack IntegrationHigh Performance Computer SystemsCommunication Protocols (CAN, LIN, J1939, FlexRay, Ethernet)Python or C++/C/Rust Programming

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringRobotics EngineeringHardware System VerificationSensor Data AnalysisTesting Automation SoftwareComponent-Level Architecture DesignCamera/Optics Performance AssessmentLidar IntegrationRadar IntegrationGNSS Integration

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ISO StandardsSAE StandardsANSI Standards

Industry Keywords

Autonomous MachinesExcavatorsBulldozersWheel LoadersHardware Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, manufacture, and test autonomous hardware systems
Define and design hardware systems, including component-level architecture for autonomous machines
Design and assess camera/optics performance
Establish and lead relationships and programs with external vendors to facilitate hardware manufacturing and delivery
Support hardware system verification and validation
Work with safety teams to establish and tune requirements and performance metrics for components and systems
Use industry-standard tools and knowledge to test hardware systems
Write reusable, high-quality sensor data analysis and testing automation software
Work with autonomous hardware systems installed on excavators, bulldozers, and wheel loaders to enable autonomous earthmoving operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a directly related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in designing, integrating, and validating electrical hardware systems
Experience with high performance computer systems, including x86 or ARM
Experience with robotics sensor stacks, including lidar, radar, camera, or GNSS
Experience with communication protocols and technologies, including CAN, LIN, J1939, FlexRay, or Ethernet
Experience with Python or C++/C/Rust
Experience with standardization tools and organizations, including ISO, SAE, and ANSI
Willingness and ability to travel regionally/nationally up to 15% to visit hardware testing sites
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to work in the San Francisco office at least three (3) days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with work-from-home flexibility
Opportunity to work on advanced autonomous systems deployed on heavy construction equipment
Regional/national travel opportunities up to 15%