Hardware Engineer Intern

• Support the design, characterization, integration, and validation of Bedrock autonomy hardware and related systems under senior-engineer guidance
• Assist with component evaluations for autonomous hardware platforms
• Write sensor-data analysis and test-automation scripts in Python, C++, C, or Rust
• Run tests, collect data, and clearly document results for the engineering team
• Work alongside senior engineers to help deliver robust autonomous hardware systems to the field
• Contribute to hardware supporting autonomous systems on heavy construction equipment

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field at the University of Waterloo
• Solid foundational knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineering
• Coursework or project experience with embedded compute platforms, autonomous sensing technologies, hardware packaging and integration, and signaling and communication protocols
• Proficiency in one or more of Python, C/C++, or Rust
• Strong fundamentals in circuits, signals, and basic mechanical design
• Comfortable working in a lab environment with a multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator, soldering iron, and related tools
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is addressed in the application
• Ability to commute to the San Francisco office 3–4 days per week
• Preferred: prior co-op terms, personal projects, or club experience in hardware or embedded systems
• Preferred: expertise with camera, lidar, radar, IMU, or GNSS
• Preferred: experience with Nvidia Jetson embedded compute platforms
• Preferred: experience with communication protocols including CAN, UART, SPI, RS232/422/485, and Ethernet
• Preferred: basic PCB design or schematic capture tools such as KiCad, Eagle, Altium, or Cadence
• Preferred: experience with Git and collaborative engineering workflows
• Preferred: familiarity with construction, off-road, or heavy equipment
• Preferred: portfolio of personal or academic hardware projects

Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics, with proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Rust for sensor-data analysis and test automation. Capable of supporting the design and validation of autonomous hardware systems, with hands‑on experience in lab environments and familiarity with embedded systems and communication protocols.

• Proficiency In Python
• Proficiency In C/C++
• Embedded Systems Experience
• Knowledge Of Communication Protocols
• Experience With Nvidia Jetson

• Sensor-Data Analysis
• Test Automation Scripting
• Circuit Fundamentals
• Mechanical Design Basics
• Embedded Software Engineering

• Autonomous Systems
• Heavy Construction Equipment
• Embedded Compute Platforms
• Camera
• Lidar
• Radar
• IMU
• GNSS
• PCB Design
• Schematic Capture

• Multimeter
• Oscilloscope
• Function Generator
• Soldering Iron
• Git