Vehicle Test Engineer - New Grad (2027)

Applied Intuition • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Vehicle Test Engineer, you will be a trusted testing expert responsible for daily testing activities for our autonomous vehicle programs. Vehicle Testing Specialists are responsible for executing test plans, supporting a wide range of testing functions, and reporting on testing outcomes to provide crucial information for our software development teams. You will be working closely with our software engineers and operations teams to coordinate and execute testing for our AV and ADAS projects.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and graduates by December 2026 or Summer 2027
• Experience creating and executing test plans for hardware or software systems
• A passion for automotive technology
• Demonstrated themselves to be detail-oriented
• A collaborative mindset and deep interest in understanding the functionality of autonomy software

Nice To Haves

• Internship, research, or project experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or other automotive systems
• Experience with verification & validation (V&V), test engineering, or developing and executing test plans

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans on AV & ADAS development vehicles based on requirements
• Coordinate and improve testing procedures together with SW engineers and operations teams
• Provide detailed notes and formal reports of testing activities and results
• Work with Vehicle Operators to conduct testing professionally and efficiently
• Be a safety champion for our vehicle testing programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level