Sensor Hardware Test Intern (Robotics)

Location: San Francisco, CA; hybrid work with required time on-site at a field test location and around active construction equipment

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous systems for heavy construction equipment and deploys them on real-world infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Build and iterate on mechanical mounts, wiring harnesses, DAQ integrations, and benchtop test fixtures for cameras, lidar, and other sensors.
• Run structured laboratory sensor test campaigns and capture repeatable, well-documented data.
• Deploy instrumentation and support live field tests on active autonomous construction equipment.
• Develop Python tools to automate data collection, process raw sensor logs, and evaluate pass/fail criteria.
• Scope and select test equipment, while supporting electrical and mechanical debugging of test hardware.
• Document test methods and results, and present conclusions that inform sensor selection and system design.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, optics, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience building or testing hardware through coursework, personal projects, or an internship.
• Working proficiency in Python for data processing, scripting, or automation.
• Comfort with basic laboratory equipment and electrical debugging, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems.
• Willingness to work outdoors, around active construction equipment, and on-site at the field test location.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear technical documentation.

Nice to have

• Exposure to cameras, lidar, radar, or other sensing hardware.
• Experience with CAD tools for mechanical fixture design.
• Familiarity with Git and shared codebases.
• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or controls.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work connecting autonomous algorithms with physical construction equipment.
• Collaboration with construction specialists and engineering teams.
• Opportunity to own an end-to-end sensor hardware testing project.
• Work spans laboratory environments and live construction field sites.