Electrical System Integration Engineer - New Grad

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is hiring a New Grad Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to work across vehicle electrical architecture and bench validation.

You will design automotive-grade wire harnesses and build HiL benches with firmware bringup workflows to move electrical systems from schematic to running vehicle. The role welcomes graduates in 2026 and emphasizes hands-on work in a lab and vehicle garage environment, collaborating with senior engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, completed in 2026 (summer or fall/winter grads welcome).
• Experience in electrical hardware design, embedded systems, or test bench development.
• Hands-on lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, soldering, crimps.

Responsibilities

• Design routing and retention of harnesses, cables, and connectors for easy assembly and reliability.
• Build, instrument, and maintain HiL benches for electrical system integration and validation.
• Perform firmware bringup on new ECUs and vehicle hardware; debug boot and comm issues; validate interfaces (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) per spec.
• Develop BOMs, wire, and material specifications.
• Create and manage CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks and Altium for low/high voltage interconnects.
• Write scripts and tooling to automate bench test execution and data capture.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to drive program delivery.
• Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and partners to identify best solutions for the vehicle platform.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Embedded systems

Python scripting

C/C++

Lab equipment

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

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 THE ROLE

Applied Intuition is seeking a New Grad Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to work across vehicle electrical architecture and bench validation. You will design automotive-grade wire harnesses and build out the hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) benches and firmware bringup workflows that validate them — working alongside senior engineers, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to take electrical systems from schematic to a running vehicle.

This role is open to candidates who graduated in summer 2026 or will graduate by the end of 2026.

AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL:

• Design the routing and retention of harnesses, cables, and connectors to ensure ease of assembly, serviceability, and robust functionality
• Build, instrument, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) test benches used for electrical system integration and validation
• Perform firmware bringup on new ECUs and vehicle hardware — flashing, debugging boot and communication issues, and validating interfaces (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) against spec
• Develop BOMs, wire, and material specifications
• Create and manage CAD (3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings) using SolidWorks and Altium for low-voltage, high-voltage, and high-speed vehicle interconnects
• Write scripts and tooling to automate bench test execution and data capture
• Interface cross-functionally to drive program delivery
• Work with OEMs, vendors, and partners (current and potential) to identify the best solutions for Applied Intuition's vehicle platform

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS:

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or an equivalent program, completed in 2026 (summer or fall/winter graduates welcome)
• Coursework, internship, research, or project experience in electrical hardware design, embedded systems, or test bench development
• Hands-on lab skills: comfort with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, bench supplies, soldering, and crimping
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++ and a scripting language such as Python
• Exposure to serial and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, or Ethernet)
• Willingness to work hands-on in a lab and vehicle garage environment

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with wire harness design and automotive standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 6722, SAE J1128)
• Experience with HiL platforms or bench automation frameworks (dSPACE, NI/VeriStand, Vector CANoe, or custom rigs)
• Firmware bringup experience on a new board or ECU — bootloaders, JTAG/SWD debugging, peripheral configuration
• Formula SAE, Baja, solar car, robotics, or similar hands-on vehicle team experience
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Altium, Capital, or CATIA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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!