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Hardware Validation Engineer

Applied Intuition· Hardware
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SunnyvaleFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Hardware Test Engineer to validate automotive-grade PCB designs, perform board-level testing, automate lab workflows, and support early prototype hardware characterization within Applied Intuition's Compute Hardware team.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs
  • Characterize board performance using lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic loads, DAQ, etc.)
  • Automate lab equipment and test routines using Python or similar scripting languages
  • Analyze and document results in clear, concise reports for internal teams and external customers
  • Collaborate with electrical design, system integration, and software teams to support board bring-up and root cause analysis
  • Interpret and follow OEM test protocols (e.g., LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR, etc.)
  • Maintain lab setups and improve test efficiency with reusable infrastructure

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent degree
  • 2–6 years of hands-on experience in board-level testing and validation
  • Comfortable working in a lab setting with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, etc.)
  • Familiar with thermal, structural, and electrical stress testing
  • Experience with test automation (Python, LabView, or similar)
  • Familiarity with vehicle or consumer electronics validation flows
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Prior exposure to automotive/agriculture/construction/defense OEM or Tier 1 supplier test protocols
  • Comfortable reading schematics and debugging at component level

Skills

Required:Electrical testingTest automationSchematic readingDocumentation & communication

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 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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