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Bedrock Robotics is deploying autonomous systems on heavy construction equipment across the country. The company has raised $350M in two years and achieved the first fully autonomous excavator deployments in construction, with a team that includes veterans from Waymo, Segment, and Uber Freight.
As an Electrical Systems Integration Engineer, you will serve as the architect of the electrical "nervous system" for next-generation autonomous construction machines. You will bridge high-level architectural theory with physical reality by designing robust power distribution networks, high-speed data links, and electrical distribution systems for autonomous platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead physical and logical integration of the Bedrock autonomy kit onto machine platforms, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and signal integrity
- Design and optimize low-voltage distribution systems, including wire sizing, fuse coordination, and grounding strategies
- Define and validate hardware-level communication for sensors and ECUs using protocols such as GMSL, 100/1000BASE-T1 (Automotive Ethernet), CAN, and LIN
- Utilize 3D CAD tools to model electrical routing, connector placements, and mounting solutions within complex mechanical envelopes
- Act as primary technical point of contact for external suppliers, managing procurement of custom harnesses, sensors, and controllers
- Manage integration timelines, track technical risks, and lead bring-up phases for prototype builds
- Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and CAN tools to diagnose and resolve complex system-level electrical issues during lab and field testing
- Develop complex 2D schematics and 3D wire routings for autonomous sensor suites, compute platforms, and power distribution units
- Specify and integrate specialized cabling (Shielded Twisted Pair, Coax, Differential Pairs) for high-speed protocols
- Source and validate connectors, terminals, seals, and shielding materials suitable for construction environments
- Implement advanced shielding and grounding strategies to protect sensitive sensor data from high-frequency noise
This is a highly cross-functional role requiring collaboration with mechanical, software, operations, and manufacturing teams.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in vehicle or heavy machinery electrical systems integration
- Deep understanding of high-speed SerDes (GMSL/FPD-Link) and Automotive Ethernet
- Hands-on experience with CAN/LIN network design and debugging
- Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., Cadonix Arcadia, Mentor Graphics Capital, Zuken E3.series) and 3D routing tools (e.g., OnShape, CATIA V5/V6 Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Siemens NX)
- Proven ability to manage multi-phase engineering projects and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience managing harness vendors from initial RFQ through DFM (Design for Manufacturing) cycles
- Deep understanding of harness manufacturing processes, including crimp validation (cross-sectioning), ultrasonic welding, and harness formboard assembly
- Experience selecting appropriate sleeving (braided, corrugated, heat-shrink) and sealing methods based on thermal requirements and environmental exposure
- Ability to perform continuity testing, insulation resistance testing (Hi-Pot), and TDR (Time-Domain Reflectometry) for high-speed data line validation
- Ability to build first-article harnesses by hand, including professional-grade crimping, de-pinning, and soldering
