Hardware Engineer
Rethink RecruitSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted December 3, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Rethink Recruit is a specialized talent acquisition firm that blends traditional work ethic with cutting‑edge technology to serve high‑growth sectors such as autonomous driving, electric vehicles, AI, robotics, and blockchain‑based fintech. Leveraging a decade‑long network of tens of thousands of pre‑qualified, industry‑specific professionals, the agency delivers highly relevant placements and reduces search time for both clients and candidates. Its competitive advantage lies in a deep technical understanding and the strategic use of modern recruitment tools to build lasting relationships with diverse, top‑tier talent. Rethink Recruit’s culture of care, market‑forward thinking, and commitment to excellence makes it a trusted partner for companies looking to secure future‑ready talent and for candidates seeking specialized, high‑impact roles.
Job Description
Crewline is building autonomous construction vehicles to transform how the world builds. We are a team of builders who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments and believe deeply in shipping hardware that directly impacts the physical world.
Requirements
- 2–10 years of experience in hardware engineering
- Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, heavy machinery, industrial automation, or other high-reliability electromechanical systems
- Experience building from 0 to 1 in a startup, side project, or similar environment
- BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
- Strong experience with electrical and mechanical integration, including wiring harnesses, power systems, sensor and actuator mounting, DFM, prototyping, and reliability testing
- Experience integrating sensors such as LiDAR, radar, GNSS/RTK, IMU, and stereo/mono cameras
- Familiarity with interfaces such as GMSL, Ethernet, CAN, LIN, J1939, and Serial
- Strong sense of ownership, grit, and a willingness to do what it takes to get systems working in the field
Benefits
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to active construction sites
- Ability to work on-site in San Francisco, CA