Mechatronics Integration Engineer, Vehicle OS

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Mechatronics Integration Engineer to drive end-to-end integration of autonomy and drive-by-wire systems in mining vehicle platforms. You will work across software and hardware, from initial setup to steady-state operations, ensuring seamless field deployments.

You will analyze vehicle architectures, design sensor/actuator integration, and lead firmware/mechatronics efforts while coordinating with hardware teams and customer operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software integration or development.
• BS or MS in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, CS/Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, including assembly, setup, and debugging.
• Strong fundamentals in software/firmware engineering for real-time embedded control (C, FreeRTOS, microcontroller).
• Excellent communication and on-site customer-facing skills.
• Experience with debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product development process of Applied's autonomy and drive-by-wire system and lead integrations from initial setup through steady-state operations.
• Build deep understanding of mining vehicle system architecture and software-hardware interactions, including reverse-engineering third-party systems.
• Design and evaluate sensors, actuators, and communication technologies into existing vehicle systems.
• Lead embedded application development and integration of electromechanical systems into mining vehicle platforms.
• Act as the primary technical expert for firmware/mechatronics systems: triage issues, collect logs, reproduce problems, and coordinate fixes with Hardware/Firmware teams while keeping customers unblocked.
• Partner with customer operations teams to establish operating procedures, training, and go/no-go criteria.

Skills

Software integration

Mechatronics

Embedded systems

C programming

FreeRTOS

On-site customer facing

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

CAN protocols

Linux/bash scripting

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

CAN (J1939)

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

We're looking for Mechatronics Integration Engineers who are curious, hands-on, and excited to deliver impactful features at the intersection of software, hardware, and real-world customer environments. In this role, you'll work across software and hardware systems to ensure seamless full-system integration for customer delivery - both in the lab and in the field.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Own end-to-end product development process of Applied's autonomy and drive-by-wire system and lead integrations from initial setup through steady-state operations
• Build a deep understanding of mining vehicle system architecture and software-hardware interactions, including reverse-engineering third-party systems
• Design and evaluate sensors, actuators, and communication technologies into existing vehicle systems
• Lead the embedded application development and integration of the electromechanical systems into mining vehicle platforms
• Act as the primary technical expertise for firmware/mechatronics systems: triage issues, collect logs/telemetry, reproduce problems, and coordinate fixes with the Hardware/Firmware development team while keeping customers unblocked
• Partner with customer operations teams to establish operating procedures, training, and go/no-go criteria

We're looking for someone who has:

• 2+ years of experience in software integration or development
• BS or MS in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, including assembly, setup, and debugging
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software/firmware engineering, especially for real-time embedded control applications (C programming, FreeRTOS, microcontroller)
• Strong communication skills and comfort acting as the primary customer-facing engineer on-site
• Experience with system debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
• Ability to work independently, own outcomes, and make sound technical decisions in the field
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, including internationally
• Comfortable working in active industrial or field environments

Nice to have:

• Background in autonomous vehicle development domains
• Experience working with CAN (J1939), ethernet, and other automotive communication protocols
• Experience in full life cycle of embedded application development (C/C++)
• Experience with harness and circuit design (e.g., schematic drawing, board layout) as well as manufacturing
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks/CATIA) and rapid prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing)
• Familiarity with Linux development and bash scripting
• Foundational knowledge of automotive systems, including schematic reading, power and communication network topology, powertrain behavior, and system architecture
• MSHA certified to operate on mine sites

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 agains