Fleet Reliability Engineer

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

401(k) retirement benefits with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a Fleet Reliability Engineer to enhance vehicle fleet reliability and optimize systems integration. This position focuses on validating sensor suites, conducting rigorous testing, and driving systemic improvements. A successful candidate should have 5+ years’ experience and a BS/MS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 – $150,000 USD and comprehensive benefits including equity and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with automotive hardware and software.
• Experience with hardware reliability and testing.
• Knowledge of AV components like LiDAR, RADAR, Cameras.

Responsibilities

• Perform root-cause analysis for vehicle issues.
• Implement fleet-scalable solutions for long-term fixes.
• Create and maintain robust testing procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for reliability improvements.

Skills

Automotive hardware and software expertise

Reliability testing

Root-cause analysis

AV components experience

Education

BS/MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Specific automotive communication knowledge

Knowledge of CAN/CAN FD tools

Software/firmware flashing experience

Familiarity with Jira, Slack, Confluence

Job description

About Applied Intuition

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 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.

About the role

As a Fleet Reliability Engineer at Applied Intuition, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the reliability of our vehicle fleets across multiple projects. Your primary focus will be optimizing operational hardware and software—specifically sensor suites and onboard compute systems—and conducting rigorous validation testing throughout the vehicle lifecycle. By driving systemic quality and stability improvements for our on‑road vehicles, your technical contributions will directly enable and scale our broader fleet operations.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Improve reliability of vehicle fleet uptime by performing root‑cause analysis on trending vehicle issues
• Implement long‑term fixes through designing fleet‑scalable solutions
• Create, implement, and maintain robust testing procedures, diagnostic tools, and operational metrics to maximize fleet uptime, safety, and overall vehicle stability
• Track down why systems fail or underperform out on the road, and use those findings to help us build stronger, more reliable vehicles
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering and operations teams for escalations and collaboration on reliability improvements to our fleets with demo and testing performance

We're looking for someone who has:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years experience working with automotive hardware and software
• Experience with hardware reliability and testing
• Experience with AV components (LiDAR, RADAR, Cameras, etc.)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of automotive communication (CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
• Knowledge/Experience with common CAN/CAN FD tools (Vector, PCAN View/Explorer)
• Experience flashing software/firmware updates on hardware (ECUs, etc)
• Experience with software tools/services like Slack, Jira, and Confluence

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $110,000 – $150,000 USD annually. Total compensation includes base salary, equity, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Benefits are subject to change and may vary by jurisdiction.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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.