Electrical Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA$113.8k - $184.7kPosted 5mo ago
About the role
Electrical engineer role focusing on developing compute hardware products for next-generation electric and autonomous vehicles, within Applied Intuition's Vehicle OS team.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- At least 2 years of hands-on hardware design experience with a strong grasp of analog and power design, digital design and interfaces, including PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, I2C, SPI, UART, and GSML)
- Proficiency in schematic capture and layout
- Skills in lab tools such as bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers
- In-depth understanding of PCB manufacturing, product delivery, and extensive experience in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems
- An open-minded and collaborative attitude, and is eager to assist others as a team player
- Excellent technical writing skills for clear communication and documentation
- Excellent in using modern AI tools, vibe coding, and creating agents and skills to automate tasks
Skills
Required:Electrical engineering fundamentalsSchematic capture and PCB layoutLaboratory tools
Benefits
- compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits (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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