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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Bedrock Robotics - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Software Reliability Testing, Software Requirements Analysis, Reliability of Systems, Hardware Infrastructure, Lidar - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/hardware-engineer-sensor-cleaning-bedrock-robotics-inc-8126788 ## About the Role * 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, * 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 ## Description 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., * 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++) ## Related Videos - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Smart, Connected, Unexpected: The Wild Side of IoT and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1113-smart-connected-unexpected-the-wild-side-of-iot-and-ai) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)