Hardware Engineer

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

Description and Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for designing, characterizing, integrating, and validating bedrock autonomy hardware.

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)

Education and Experience

6+ years of professional relevant industry experience as hardware engineer or related technical role

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related technical field

Strong fundamentals in HW engineering

Understanding and knowledge of physical processes by which a sensor operates

Hands on experience with characterization of autonomy sensors like lidar, radar, and cameras

Ways to Stand Out From the Field

Deep experience in any of these areas:

Camera and optics design and performance

Camera imaging pipeline including sensor options, ISP tuning, compression, and storage

Aperture degradation, HW components for sensor cleaning including sprayers, air puffers, wipers, ultrasonics, and other cleaning methods

High performance embedded compute, in particular Nvidia Jetson lineup

High and low speed communication protocols (GMSL, FPDlink, PCIe, multi GigE, A2B, CAN, UART, SPI, RS232/422/485, etc...)

Experience with system engineering requirements definition and VV

Experience with common standards for HW deployment in construction

ISO26262, ISO16750, SAE J1455, etc...

Familiarity with large commercial construction equipment electrical and mechanical HW

Bedrock Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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