New Grad Mechanical Engineer — Sensor Systems for AVs

Front Door Defense; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a new grad Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and testing for our sensor suite used in self-driving vehicle development. You will contribute to requirements, design, integration and validation of cameras, radars and lidars, and build hardware able to endure harsh vehicle environments.

Graduates in 2026 are welcome to apply, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, 2026 graduates welcome.
• Hands-on hardware experience from coursework, internships, or projects.
• Familiarity with CAD to design, navigate, or modify 3D models (SolidWorks preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and testing for Applied Vehicles sensor suite.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical designs.
• Design, analyze, and validate components and assemblies for full vehicle integration.
• Develop test fixtures and support lab testing.
• Produce detailed documentation for test, maintenance, safety and processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet system requirements.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

FEA/CAE

Documentation

Test fixture design

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (2026 grads)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

FEA/CAE tools

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a new grad Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and testing for our sensor suite used in self-driving vehicle development. You will contribute to requirements, design, integration and validation of cameras, radars and lidars, and build hardware able to endure harsh vehicle environments.

Graduates in 2026 are welcome to apply, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure