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Senior Validation Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Applied Intuition· Dana for Physical AI
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Sunnyvale$120.2k - $190kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Validation Engineer responsible for developing and executing test cases, configuring HIL environments, conducting integration and manual tests, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with OEM partners to ensure successful integration and validation of automotive autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, program, and execute test cases based on system requirements, primarily using HIL test benches, Lab Cars, and manual vehicle testing.
  • Execute integration tests across systems, focusing on key automotive components like infotainment, telematics, cameras, sensors, and networking components.
  • Set up and configure HIL test environments and execute tests to validate system performance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, when a test fails.
  • Maintain tight collaboration with our OEM customers, ensuring smooth integration of OEM functions and clear communication on test results and issues.
  • Perform manual tests on vehicles or prototypes to ensure all functional requirements are met.
  • Write scripts in Python for test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.

Qualifications

  • Must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Test Engineer with an automotive company
  • At least 1 year using Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, Pytest Automation Framework, Python, DoIP, CAN, LIN, UDS, ISO-14229, ISO-13400, PCAN-Explorer, Wireshark, Jira, Jama, Git, Jenkins.

Skills

Required:Test case developmentHIL testingPython scriptingAutomotive protocols and tools
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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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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