Senior Electrical Engineer (Compute Hardware)

Applied Intuition; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Learning Stipend

Parental leave

Catered meals

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking an electrical engineer to develop compute hardware for next‑gen electric and autonomous vehicles. You will design electrical schematics and boards for automotive applications, including PCIe, Ethernet, and various interconnects, guiding DFx‑driven layout from concept to production.

You will collaborate with system, firmware, software, and integration teams to bring up hardware, validate performance, and document results while staying aligned with industry best

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on hardware design experience with digital interfaces and PCIe/Ethernet.
• Experience with automotive/defense or real-time hardware systems preferred.
• Strong schematic capture, layout, and DFx understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics for automotive, off-road, and defense applications from concept to production.
• Design boards with high and low speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet); guide PCB layout.
• Collaborate with system, firmware, software, and integration teams for bring-up and validation.
• Develop and execute test plans and document results.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Digital design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Technical writing

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

• Applied Intuition is looking for an electrical engineer with expertise in developing compute hardware products for next-generation electric and autonomous vehicles
• This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems on Applied Intuition’s newest product and collaborate with Applied’s world-class internal and external development partners
• Design electrical schematics for automotive, off-road, and defense (optional) applications, incorporating SoCs/MCUs, power (SMPS, Linear), memory components (eMMC, DDR, NVMe), and peripherals from concept to production
• Design boards that use high & low speed digital interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI, DP, Ethernet, etc), and automotive interfaces such as LIN, CAN, Flexray. Guide and oversee PCB layout, ensuring it meets DFx standards and adheres to performance, cost, mechanical, thermal, and reliability constraints
• Create detailed component block diagrams and engage with PCB/PCBA vendors for fabrication and assembly
• Collaborate with system, firmware, software, and integration teams to ensure successful bring-up and validation of the platform
• Develop and execute test plans to validate design performance and document results
• Stay updated on new technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge and align with industry best practices

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
• 401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
• Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
• Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
• Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on-site meals and snacks

At least 5 years of hands‑on hardware design experience with a strong grasp of digital design and interfaces, including PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0/5.0, Ethernet 1G-T/T1 and 10G-T1, DDR, LPDDR, I2C, SPI, eMMC, USB, UART, and GMSLProficient in schematic capture and layoutIn-depth understanding of PCB manufacturing, product delivery, and extensive experience in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systemsSkilled in using lab tools such as bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzersExcellent technical writing skills for clear communication and documentationOpen-minded and collaborative team player, eager to assist othersBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• Prior experience building real‑time HW systems with safety constraints
• Prior experience with Altium Designer
• Experience designing circuits that drive cameras and/or displays
• Prior experience designing and building prototype vehicles or compute hardware platforms
• Prior experience building automotive, robotics, off‑road, defense, or other real‑time hardware systems
• Prior experience with high‑volume production of hardware products
• Experience with Formula SAE / Formula Electric or similar hands‑on engineering programs