Hardware Engineer – Autonomy Platforms

Bedrock Robotics

. Architect, source, build, and bring to life key hardware systems enabling autonomy on machines .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and validating autonomy hardware systems, with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and experience in rugged environments. Proficient in leading hardware development programs and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeAutonomy Hardware DesignHigh-Performance ComputingC/C++/Rust ProgrammingSafety-Critical Design

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Hard Skills

Autonomy Hardware TestingElectrical DesignHigh-Speed SignalingPower ElectronicsData Analysis SoftwareSensing TechnologiesMachine Control InterfacesPrototype DevelopmentSystem IntegrationValidation and Verification

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Nvidia JetsonLinuxBashLidarCamerasRadarRTK GNSSIMUMulti-CPU PlatformsErgonomic Human Interfaces

Industry Keywords

ISO26262ISO16750SAE J1455Heavy MachineryConstruction Hardware Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, source, build, and bring to life key hardware systems enabling autonomy on machines
Define system- and component-level hardware architecture for autonomous machines
Establish and lead relationships and programs with external vendors delivering critical components and systems
Collaborate with product, commercial, perception, behavior, controls, platform integration, supply chain, safety, and other engineering teams
Bring together cohesive, high-performance, flexible, and modular hardware platforms
Establish component and system requirements and performance metrics with the safety team
Design, characterize, integrate, and validate autonomy hardware
Write reusable, high-quality data analysis and test automation software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
Hands-on experience with design and testing of autonomy hardware, including sensing, compute, HMI, connectivity, and machine control interfaces
Strong foundational knowledge of electrical design, high- and low-speed communication protocols, power electronics, bring-up and testing, and deployment of hardware systems in rugged outdoor environments
Experience leading large hardware development programs from ideation through prototype, EVT, DVT, and production stages
Experience with high-performance/power edge compute, multi-CPU platforms, GPU resources, power and cooling
Experience with autonomous sensing technologies such as lidar, cameras, radar, RTK GNSS, and IMU
Experience with remote operator stations, ergonomic human interfaces, low-latency information display, and safety-critical design
Experience deploying HMI in rugged, high shock/vibration and temperature environments
Experience packaging and integrating high-performance hardware systems in rugged environments
Experience with high-speed signaling including GMSL, multi-gigabit Ethernet, and RF
Proficiency in compiled languages such as C/C++/Rust, Linux shell/Bash, or Python for prototyping, debugging, testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting
6+ years of relevant industry experience preferred
Familiarity with heavy machinery hydraulic systems, embedded compute such as Nvidia Jetson, communication protocols, system engineering requirements and V&V, high-power LED lighting, construction hardware standards, ISO26262, ISO16750, SAE J1455, and commercial construction equipment hardware and interfaces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process