Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer

Applied Intuition; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a System Test Engineer to verify the reliability and performance of automotive software and hardware through vehicle‑in‑the‑loop and in‑vehicle tests. You will design test plans and execute campaigns on test tracks and public roads.

You will collaborate with system development, engineering, and field teams, analyze results, and contribute to release readiness. This role emphasizes hands‑on testing, rigorous methodology, and a passion for bringing complex automotive

Qualifications

• Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and processes related to systems in automotive, robotics, or IT.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for bringing a complex system of software and hardware components to a production‑ready state.
• 2+ years of experience creating and executing test plans for software and hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system development teams to understand system requirements and define appropriate test cases for vehicle‑in‑the‑loop and in‑vehicle tests
• Design test cases and test procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Contribute to the overall release recommendations based on test results
• Organize and execute field testing and test track testing campaigns to evaluate the performance of the system

Skills

Testing methodologies

Automotive/robotics testing

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Test plan creation

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About Tokyo

Applied Intuition entered the Japan market in 2019. The company has rapidly grown and established strategic relationships with major Japanese automotive OEM customers. Based in the Otemachi area, the Tokyo site consists of more than 40 employees who previously come from Google, Mobileye, TIER IV, Woven by Toyota, Tesla and other renowned companies.

We are continuing to look for experienced and motivated talents across the world to come join our Tokyo team! We are open to considering anyone interested in pursuing a career at Applied Intuition Tokyo office.

About the role

We are looking for a System Test Engineer who will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of automotive products through verification processes. This position involves designing test plans for driving capabilities to be executed in‑vehicle on test tracks and on public roads. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive engineering and previous experience in verification of autonomous vehicles or advanced driver assistance systems.

In addition to your testing contributions, by working in our dynamic and customer‑focused team culture, you will contribute to and learn from best practices in the automotive industry. We move fast and we focus on excellence, for our products and for our business. If you are hands‑on and looking for a place to have a multiplying effect on making automotive systems a reality, Applied is the place for you!

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Collaborate with system development teams to understand system requirements and define appropriate test cases for vehicle‑in‑the‑loop and in‑vehicle tests

• Design test cases and test procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage

• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems

• Contribute to the overall release recommendations based on test results

• Organize and execute field testing and test track testing campaigns to evaluate the performance of the system

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and processes related to systems in automotive, robotics, or IT

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in cross‑functional teams

• Passion for bringing a complex system of software and hardware components to a production‑ready state

• 2+ years of experience creating and executing test plans for software and hardware systems

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in V&V at an autonomous vehicle company

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you!