Hardware Engineering Intern (Autonomous Systems)

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA, United States

Company

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

What you will do

• Support the design, characterization, integration, and validation of autonomy hardware and related systems under senior engineer guidance.
• Assist with component evaluations for autonomous hardware platforms.
• Write sensor data-analysis and test-automation scripts in Python, C/C++, or Rust.
• Run tests, collect data, and document results for the engineering team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field at the University of Waterloo.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineering.
• Experience with circuits, signals, basic mechanical design, and hardware integration.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Rust for testing, data collection, or analysis.
• Comfort working in a lab with tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and soldering irons.

Nice to have

• Experience with embedded compute platforms, including Nvidia Jetson devices.
• Knowledge of lidar, cameras, radar, GNSS, or IMUs.
• Experience with CAN, UART, SPI, RS232/422/485, or Ethernet.
• Hardware or embedded-systems experience from co-op terms, personal projects, or robotics clubs.
• Familiarity with PCB design, schematic-capture tools, Git, construction equipment, or autonomous systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in San Francisco.
• Work alongside construction veterans and engineers from the autonomous vehicle industry.
• Hands-on exposure to autonomous systems deployed on heavy construction equipment.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available during the hiring process.