Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer

Bedrock Robotics Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedrock Robotics Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer to lead the physical integration of sensors, compute hardware, actuators, and subsystems onto autonomous construction machines.

You’ll translate system requirements into robust mechanical designs optimized for scale, reliability, and manufacturability in real-world environments. Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless bring‑up, validation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design and integration for vehicles, heavy machinery, robotics, or industrial equipment.
• Strong hands‑on CAD experience in Onshape or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop mounting brackets, enclosures, and interfaces for sensors and hardware on vehicle platforms.
• Create 3D CAD models and GD&T drawings for fabrication and sourcing.
• Define routing for wire harnesses, fluids, and cooling within tight envelopes.
• Design sealing and protective enclosures for moisture, dust, and weather exposure.
• Support prototype builds with hardware installation and validation on the shop floor.
• Perform first‑order structural/thermal analyses and collaborate with analysts.
• Coordinate with vendors to source custom components from RFQ to delivery.
• Design non‑invasive retrofit solutions for OEM donor vehicles while preserving structure.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modelling

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

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.

As a Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for the physical integration of sensors, compute hardware, actuators, and supporting subsystems onto our next-generation autonomous construction machines. Working closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams, you will translate system-level requirements into robust mechanical designs optimized for scale, reliability, manufacturing, industrial design, and operations, which survive demanding real‑world environments - from vibration and shock, to dust, debris, and weather exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Integration Design: Develop mounting brackets, enclosures, class A surfaces, and structural interfaces for sensors (cameras, LiDAR, radar, IMUs), compute units, and ancillary hardware onto vehicle platforms.
• 3D CAD Design: Create detailed part and assembly models using Onshape including GD&T-compliant drawings for fabrication and vendor sourcing.
• Routing & Packaging: Collaborate with cross functional teams to define physical routing paths for wire harnesses, fluid lines, and cooling components within tight mechanical envelopes.
• Environmental Protection: Design and select appropriate sealing, gasketing, and protective enclosures (IP-rated) to safeguard sensitive electronics from moisture, dust, and contamination.
• Prototype Build Support: Hands‑on participation in prototype builds, including hardware installation, fit‑check validation, and iterative design refinement on the shop floor.
• Structural & Thermal Analysis: Perform first‑order hand calculations and collaborate with analysis teams to validate designs for static loads, vibration fatigue, and thermal dissipation.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Work with fabrication vendors and contract manufacturers to source custom brackets, enclosures, and machined components from RFQ through delivery.
• Retrofit Strategy: Design non‑invasive mechanical integration solutions for OEM donor vehicles, preserving factory structure and serviceability while accommodating new autonomous hardware.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with electrical, software, and field teams during bring‑up and validation phases to resolve fit, form, and function issues on prototype machines.
• BOM & Documentation: Maintain accurate Bills of Materials, assembly drawings, and integration documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and integration for vehicles, heavy machinery, robotics, or industrial equipment.
• CAD Proficiency: Strong hands‑on experience with 3D CAD such as Onshape, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX; familiarity with PDM/PLM systems a plus.

Bedrock Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

We want our hiring process to be accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know so we can support you.