Hardware Performance Validation Engineer Job at Bedrock Robotics in San Francisc

Hardware Performance Validation Engineer

As a Hardware Performance Validation Engineer, you’ll be responsible for characterizing, integrating, and validating autonomy hardware for construction machines. Key responsibilities include validating system performance for compute and sensing components, collaborating with engineering and vendor teams to create and optimize automated testing methodologies, defining key performance indicators, developing test and analysis software (Python/C++), designing validation methods, and conducting failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Characterize, integrate, and validate autonomy hardware for construction machines.
• Validate system performance for compute and sensing components.
• Collaborate with engineering and vendor teams to create and optimize automated testing methodologies.
• Define key performance indicators and develop test plans and analysis software (Python/C++).
• Design validation methods and conduct failure analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware platform characterization and validation.
• Strong understanding of physics and electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with sensing technologies (lidar, camera, radar, GNSS, IMUs).
• Background in electrical and/or mechanical design of test fixtures or robots.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for test automation and data analysis.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
• Hands-on experience in characterizing autonomy sensors; experience with sensor technology manufacturing and high-volume mass production is a plus.

About Bedrock

Bedrock has assembled an experienced autonomous technology team focused on scaling breakthroughs across transportation, infrastructure, and enterprise software. Our systems are deployed on heavy machines, learning on real construction sites with safety and precision.