Hydraulics System Engineer

Bedrock Robotics

. Own hydraulic and electro-hydraulic actuation for autonomy kits controlling steering, braking, implements, and travel on construction machines .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydraulic and electro-hydraulic system design and integration for mobile machinery, with a strong foundation in fluid mechanics and hydraulic circuit analysis. Proficient in producing ISO 1219 schematics and conducting thorough testing and validation of hydraulic systems.

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Hydraulic System DesignISO 1219 Schematic ProductionFluid Mechanics ExpertiseElectro-Hydraulic IntegrationHands-On Testing Experience

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Hard Skills

Hydraulic Circuit DesignPressure/Flow InstrumentationLoad-Sensing CircuitsPilot-Operated ValvesProportional ValvesDFMEA ContributionClosed-Loop TuningRoot-Cause AnalysisData AcquisitionPump/Valve PQ Behavior

Tools & Technologies

AmesimSimscapeAutomation StudioCAN/J1939

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringMechatronicsFluid Power EngineeringISO 13849ISO 25119

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own hydraulic and electro-hydraulic actuation for autonomy kits controlling steering, braking, implements, and travel on construction machines
Characterize OEM hydraulic systems and document hydraulic circuits
Produce ISO 1219 schematics and pressure, flow, PQ, and response characterization
Design retrofit electro-hydraulic interfaces while preserving manual operation and serviceability
Specify and size valves, manifolds, hoses, fittings, sensors, filters, and accumulators
Define safe states and failure behavior; contribute to DFMEA, FTA, and hazard analysis
Collaborate with controls and software engineers on valve modeling, deadband and hysteresis compensation, closed-loop tuning, and system identification
Define hose and tube routing, manifold placement, and mounting within machine envelopes
Plan and execute bench and on-machine pressure, flow, leak, response, endurance, and contamination tests
Drive root-cause analysis for hydraulic issues found in the field
Support hands-on plumbing, commissioning, and bleeding of prototype systems
Lead technical engagement with hydraulic suppliers from RFQ through validation and make-vs-buy evaluations
Maintain schematics, BOMs, installation procedures, and service documentation through product deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Agricultural/Fluid Power Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years designing, integrating, or testing hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems for mobile machinery
Strong command of open/closed-center and load-sensing circuits
Knowledge of pilot-operated and proportional valves
Experience with pump/valve PQ behavior
Hydraulic schematic reading and authoring using ISO 1219
Solid grounding in fluid mechanics, including flow equations, pressure losses, viscosity and temperature effects, bulk modulus, cavitation, aeration, and pressure transients
Hands-on experience with pressure/flow instrumentation and data acquisition
Familiarity with CAN/J1939 and hydraulic simulation tools such as Amesim, Simscape, or Automation Studio is a plus
Exposure to ISO 13849, ISO 25119, or similar standards is a plus
Ability to commute to the San Francisco office 3–4 days per week
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship requirements must be disclosed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process
Hybrid work arrangement (office 3–4 days a week)