Hardware Test Engineer Sunnyvale Sunnyvale

Applied Intuition Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition Inc. is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join the Compute Hardware team. You will validate automotive-grade PCBs through board-level testing, lab workflow automation, and early prototype characterization.

This hands-on role emphasizes practical testing skills, collaboration with design, software, and system teams, and adherence to OEM validation protocols (LV124, ISO 16750).

Qualifications

• Hands-on board-level testing experience is required.
• Experience with test automation (Python, LabVIEW or similar).
• Familiar with automotive validation flows and OEM test protocols.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to read schematics and debug at the component level.

Responsibilities

• Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs.
• Characterize board performance with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, 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 (LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR, etc.).
• Maintain lab setups and improve test efficiency with reusable infrastructure.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Test automation

Python

LabVIEW

Schematic reading

Documentation

Vehicle validation fluency

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

Power meters

Job description

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
  • We also execute a lot of vehicle level builds – so there’s plenty of opportunity to own system level testing and validation for complex software‑defined vehicle builds and SDS builds.
• 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 (oscilloscopes, 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.