Hardware Engineer, Sensor Cleaning
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 4, 2026. Bedrock Robotics scores A on the Alion truth index.
Join the team bringing advanced autonomy to the built world
At Bedrock, we're moving AI out of the lab and into the real world. Our team includes veterans who helped launch Waymo, scaled Segment to a $3.2B acquisition, and grew Uber Freight to $5B in revenue. Today, we're deploying autonomous systems on heavy construction equipment across the country, improving safety on job sites and accelerating schedules on critical infrastructure projects.
We're not here debating the future of AI. We're deploying it in the real world. In just two years, we've raised $350M and achieved the first fully autonomous excavator deployments in construction.
This is where algorithms meet steel-toed boots. You'll work alongside construction veterans and world-class engineers to solve physical-world problems that simulations can't touch. If you're ready to do meaningful work on hard problems, we'd love to have you join us.
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. We’re growing our sizable fleet of retrofitted autonomous construction machines and we’re looking for a talented Hardware Engineer to help design, build, test, manufacture and integrate sensor cleaning systems that keep our lidar, camera, and radar apertures clear in all operating domains (dust, mud, rain/mist/fog, and ice). You will work alongside senior engineers responsible for sensor selection and integration to deliver robust and capable sensor cleaning systems to the field.
Key Qualifications
Strong foundational knowledge in mechanical/mechatronic design, testing, and deployment of hardware systems in rugged outdoor environments
Hands-on design, build, and test of fluid systems, including air and liquid pumps, valves, control ECUs, solenoids, nozzles, reservoirs, fittings, and associated plumbing
Thermal design for mechanical assemblies, including heating and de-icing in cold and wet conditions
Understanding of aperture degradation (dust, mud, water, ice, condensation) and how to define and measure what “clean” means for lidar, camera, and radar apertures
Experience leading hardware development programs from ideation through proto, EVT, DVT, and production stages
Packaging and integration strategies for hardware systems in rugged environments, including high shock/vibe, wide temp ranges, IP, and solar loading
Working knowledge of lidar, camera, and radar apertures and how surface contamination affects their performance and downstream consequences for perception
Proficiency in Python or C/C++ to prototype and debug cleaning controls, and to run tests, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Description and Responsibilities
Own the design, test, and integration of sensor cleaning systems (fluid, air, mechanical, and thermal) for autonomous machines
Work with integration team to package cleaning components and systems
Work with perception and safety teams to set cleaning requirements and performance metrics, such as what counts as clean, cleaning frequency, fluid consumption, and cold-weather operation
Build test rigs and run lab and field testing of cleaning performance in real site conditions: dust, mud, rain, and freezing temperatures
Establish and lead relationships and programs (design, manufacturing, reliability testing, QC, field failures) with external vendors for all cleaning components
Write reusable, high-quality test automation and data analysis software (Python and/or C/C++)
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
Strong fundamentals in mechanical and mechatronic hardweare engineering
6+ years of relevant industry experience preferred
Ways to Stand Out From the Field
Deep experience in any of these areas:
Hardware components for sensor cleaning, including sprayers, air puffers/air knives, wipers, ultrasonics, and other cleaning methods
Heaters and de-icing systems for sensor apertures or windows
Washer, de-icing, or fluid/air-handling systems in automotive, aerospace, or agriculture
Experience with system engineering requirements definition and V&V
Experience with common standards for hardware reliability testing in construction field
ISO 16750, SAE J1455, etc…
Familiarity with large commercial construction equipment electrical and mechanical hardware
Bedrock Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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