Hardware Validation Engineer
About The Position
Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join their Compute Hardware team. The role involves validating automotive-grade PCB designs through board-level testing, automating lab workflows, and supporting early prototype hardware characterization. This position offers significant learning opportunities as the company designs and tests next-generation boards and hardware solutions for diverse industries. The hardware team is small and agile, providing engineers with the chance to own significant projects and contribute to others. Applied Intuition is an in-office company, with full-time employees expected to work primarily from their office five days a week. However, flexibility is recognized, allowing for occasional remote work, adjusted start/end times for family commitments, or remote work for morning meetings before coming into the office. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions.
Requirements
- 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
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning and wellness stipends
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
