Hardware Test Engineer

Applied Intuition; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join our Compute Hardware team. You will validate automotive-grade PCBs through hands-on testing, lab automation, and early prototype characterization.

You'll work with a small, nimble team on board bring-up, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with design, system, and software groups to deliver robust hardware solutions for software-defined vehicles.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 2-6 years of hands-on experience in board-level testing and validation.
• Comfortable working in a lab setting with test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzers, power meters).
• Familiar with thermal, structural, and electrical stress testing.
• Experience with test automation (Python, LabView, or similar).
• Familiarity with vehicle or consumer electronics validation flows.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Prior exposure to automotive OEM or Tier 1 test protocols.
• Comfortable reading schematics and debugging at component level.

Responsibilities

• Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs.
• Characterize board performance using lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic loads, DAQ, etc.).
• Automate lab equipment and test routines using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Analyze and document results in clear, concise reports for internal teams and external customers.
• Collaborate with electrical design, system integration, and software teams to support board bring-up and root cause analysis.
• Interpret and follow OEM test protocols (e.g., LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR, etc.).
• Maintain lab setups and improve test efficiency with reusable infrastructure.

Skills

Hands-on validation

Lab skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

Power meters

DAQ

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:

• We're looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to join our Compute Hardware team. You'll help validate our automotive-grade PCB designs by performing board-level testing, automating lab workflows, and supporting early prototype hardware characterization.

• This role is ideal for someone with a passion for hands-on validation, strong lab skills, and experience with OEM testing protocols.

• Motivation : a lot of learning opportunities since we design and test next generation boards/hardware solutions for customers in all verticals/industries.

• Ownership : we're a small and nimble hardware team with a pretty large scope so every EE will own a significant project and also have the opportunity to learn and contribute to other projects in our team

• Technical areas : we build infotainment, ADAS, and controller units for software-defined vehicles. A technical step to enable an industry-wide transition.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs

• Characterize board performance using lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic loads, DAQ, etc.)

• Automate lab equipment and test routines using Python or similar scripting languages

• Analyze and document results in clear, concise reports for internal teams and external customers

• Collaborate with electrical design, system integration, and software teams to support board bring-up and root cause analysis

• Interpret and follow OEM test protocols (e.g., LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR, etc.)

• Maintain lab setups and improve test efficiency with reusable infrastructure

About You:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• 2-6 years of hands-on experience in board-level testing and validation

• Comfortable working in a lab setting with test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzers, power meters, etc.)

• Familiar with thermal, structural, and electrical stress testing

• Experience with test automation (Python, LabView, or similar)

• Familiarity with vehicle or consumer electronics validation flows

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Prior exposure to automotive/agriculture/construction/defense OEM or Tier 1 supplier test protocols

• Comfortable reading schematics and debugging at component level

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.