Internship 2026 Robotics Testing: Dynamic Stability Verification
Bedrock Robotics
The Role
We are seeking a motivated undergraduate intern to verify our dynamic stability cross-check system for autonomous excavators. Over 6 weeks, you'll design and execute a comprehensive test suite that bridges simulation and real-world validation. This role offers hands-on experience with safety-critical robotics systems and the unique opportunity to see your work deployed on actual construction equipment.
You will work closely with our Robotics Platform team to verify that our stability monitoring systems correctly identify unsafe operating conditions across the full range of excavator configurations and terrains. Starting in simulation, you'll systematically test edge cases and failure modes, then transition to validating your findings on our physical test fleet.
Requirements
We're looking for students who are excited about robotics and testing, with strong fundamentals in dynamics and programming:
Required:
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field.
- Coursework in dynamics, controls, or robotics
- Experience with Python for data analysis and scripting
- Ability to work ~2 weeks remote in December and ~4 weeks in our San Francisco office during January 2026
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred:
- Familiarity with vehicle dynamics, stability analysis, or multibody simulation
- Experience with test automation or validation frameworks
- Background with sensor systems (IMUs, encoders, GNSS)
- Prior internship or project experience with physical robotic systems
- CAD experience for understanding mechanical configurations
Ways to Stand Out:
- Hands-on experience with robotics hardware through project teams, research labs, or prior internships
- Track record of leading technical projects from concept to validation
- Experience correlating simulation results with real-world data
- Comfort working with heavy machinery or construction equipment
Our roles are often flexible. If you don't fit all the criteria, or are in another location (especially one where we have an office like SF of NY) please apply anyway! We'd love to consider you.
Join the team bringing advanced autonomy to the built world
At Bedrock, we've assembled one of the most experienced autonomous technology teams in the industry, with deep expertise scaling breakthroughs across transportation, infrastructure, and enterprise software. Our leaders helped put the first self-driving cars on public roads at Waymo, scaled systems for Segment's $3.2B acquisition, and grew Uber Freight to $5B in revenue.
While others debate the future of AI, we're deploying it in the real world. Our systems are already installed on heavy machines across the country, learning on real construction sites and working to reshape the earth with survey-grade precision and exceptional safety. This isn't a simulation—it's autonomous intelligence working on billion-dollar infrastructure projects.
In just over a year, we've raised $80M, put our equipment into the field, and established partnerships with forward-thinking contractors who are integrating our technology into their operations. We're working quickly to close the gap between America's surging demand for housing, data centers, manufacturing hubs, and the construction industry's growing labor shortage.
Here, algorithms meet steel-toed boots. You'll collaborate with both construction veterans and experienced engineers, tackling problems where your work directly impacts how the physical world get built. If you're interested in applying cutting-edge technology to solve meaningful problems alongside a talented team—we'd love to have you join us.