Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer - AV/ADAS

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer to drive the testing of our autonomous vehicle programs.

You will run test plans on AV/ADAS development vehicles and coordinate with software engineers and operations teams to ensure rigorous validation. The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and safety, with opportunities to contribute to hardware and software testing processes.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027.
• Experience creating and executing test plans for hardware or software systems.
• A passion for automotive technology.
• Demonstrated themselves to be detail-oriented.
• A collaborative mindset and deep interest in understanding the functionality of autonomy software.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans on AV & ADAS development vehicles based on requirements
• Coordinate and improve testing procedures together with SW engineers and operations teams
• Provide detailed notes and formal reports of testing activities and results
• Work with Vehicle Operators to conduct testing professionally and efficiently
• Be a safety champion for our vehicle testing programs

Skills

Test planning

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Automotive enthusiasm

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer to drive the testing of our autonomous vehicle programs.

You will run test plans on AV/ADAS development vehicles and coordinate with software engineers and operations teams to ensure rigorous validation. The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and safety, with opportunities to contribute to hardware and software testing processes.