Internship 2027 Hardware Engineer

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Bedrock Robotics Internship role supporting design, integration, and validation of autonomous hardware systems at Bedrock Robotics. Assist with component evaluations and write sensor data analysis and test automation scripts.

Responsibilities

Bedrock is bringing autonomy to the construction industry! We're a group of veterans from the autonomous vehicle industry who are passionate about bringing the benefits of automation to areas in the construction industry currently underserved by the market. We're growing our sizable fleet of retrofitted autonomous construction machines and we're looking for a motivated hardware engineering intern to support system testing and integration. You will work alongside senior engineers who design these systems, and you will help deliver robust and capable autonomous HW systems to the field.
Support the design, characterization, integration, and validation of Bedrock autonomy hardware and related systems, under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assist with component evaluations for our autonomous HW platforms
Write sensor data analysis and test automation scripts (Python and/or C++/C/Rust)
Run tests, collect data, and document results clearly for the engineering team

Qualification

Embedded compute platformsPackaging and integration of HW systemsProficiency in one or more of PythonStrong fundamentals in circuitsPrior co-op termsExpertise with cameraCommunication protocols (CANFamiliarity with construction

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Solid foundational knowledge in HW engineering subjects such as mechanical, electrical, and embedded SW
Coursework or project experience with some or all of the following:
Embedded compute platforms, including single-board computers or edge compute modules
Common autonomous sensing technologies such as lidar, camera, radar, GNSS, or IMUs
Packaging and integration of HW systems, including basic mechanical or thermal considerations
Basic signaling and communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, or Ethernet
Proficiency in one or more of Python, C/C++, or Rust, with the ability to write scripts for tests, data collection, or analysis
Strong fundamentals in circuits, signals, and basic mechanical design
Comfortable working in a lab environment with tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator, soldering iron, or hammer when necessary :)

Preferred

Prior co-op terms, personal projects, or club experience (e.g. UW Robotics, Formula Electric, WATonomous) in hardware or embedded systems
Expertise with camera, lidar, radar, IMU, or GNSS
Embedded compute platforms, in particular the Nvidia Jetson lineup
Communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, RS232/422/485, Ethernet, etc.)
Curiosity about autonomy and prior work in this area
Basic PCB design or schematic capture tools (KiCad, Eagle, Altium, Cadence, etc.)
Experience with version control (git) and collaborative engineering workflows
Familiarity with construction, off-road, or heavy equipment

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Bedrock Robotics

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