Hardware Integration Engineer
Applied Intuition· Hardware/Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA$118k - $201kFull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Hardware Integration Engineer role at Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA. Lead technical reference for the autonomous vehicle system, building, testing, maintaining and improving fleet utilization, working closely with hardware engineers, technicians, operators and safety drivers.
Responsibilities
- Be the subject matter expert for Applied’s autonomous vehicles by building a deep familiarity with all aspects of the system.
- Provide vehicle integration support across the organization by designing, prototyping, and installing proof-of-concept systems and sensors under evaluation.
- Lead and support the vehicle from the build-out phase through delivery to our operations team, including final bring-up and shakedown testing
- Design and build test benches to validate mechanical, electrical, embedded and software systems.
- Develop and own documentation as it relates to vehicle integration.
- Troubleshooting the vehicles systems, computer components and sensors performing root cause analysis
- Working to minimize vehicle downtime while focused on safety
- Able to work independently on high level dynamically evolving challenges
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical or related field
- 1+ years technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive or the robotics industry
- Experience working with AV Components Lidars, Radars, Camera et
- Previous experience with low volume manufacturing in automotive or robotics industry
- Proven ability to read and understand electrical schematics, datasheets
- Experience with documenting and maintaining detailed assembly procedures
- Experience using shop equipment, 3D printers, automotive diagnostic tools
- Familiarity with CAD (or SolidWorks) design process is a plus
- CNC, Machining, Metal Working and Welding experience
- Experience with Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Skills
Required:Mechanical aptitudeElectrical schematics and datasheetsDocumentationShop tools / 3D printingAutomotive repair & maintenance
Nice to have:CAD (SolidWorks)
Benefits
- base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401k with employer match; learning and wellness stipends; paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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