Hardware Validation Engineer

Applied Intuition•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$110,000 - $180,000•Onsite

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 hardware solutions for diverse industries. The hardware team is small and agile, providing engineers with the chance to own substantial projects and contribute across various initiatives.

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