About the roleApplied Intuition is looking for an electrical engineer with expertise in developing compute hardware products for next-generation electric and autonomous vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems on Applied Intuition's Vehicle OS product to accelerate the future of Software Defined Vehicles.
At Applied Intuition, you will:- Design electrical schematics for automotive, off-road, and defense (optional) applications, incorporating SoCs/MCUs, power (SMPS, Linear), memory components (eMMC, DDR, NVMe), and peripherals from concept to production
- Design boards that use high & low speed digital interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI, DP, ethernet, etc), and automotive interfaces such as LIN, CAN, Flexray. Guide and oversee PCB layout, ensuring it meets DFx standards and adheres to performance, cost, mechanical, thermal, and reliability constraints
- Create detailed component block diagrams and engage with PCB/PCBA vendors for fabrication and assembly
- Collaborate with system, firmware, software, and integration teams to ensure successful bring-up and validation of the platform
- Develop and execute test plans to validate design performance and document results
- Stay updated on new technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge and align with industry best practices
We're looking for someone who has:- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- At least 2 years of hands-on hardware design experience with a strong grasp of analog and power design, digital design and interfaces, including PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, I2C, SPI, UART, and GSML)
- Proficiency in schematic capture and layout
- Skills in lab tools such as bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers
- In-depth understanding of PCB manufacturing, product delivery, and extensive experience in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems
- An open-minded and collaborative attitude, and is eager to assist others as a team player
- Excellent technical writing skills for clear communication and documentation
- Excellent in using modern AI tools, vibe coding, and creating agents and skills to automate tasks
Nice to have:- Prior experience in building automotive hardware systems and/or designing and building prototype vehicles
- Prior experience high-volume production of hardware products
- Prior experience with building real-time HW systems with safety constraints
- Prior experience with Altium Designer
- Experience designing circuits that drive cameras &/or displays
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $113,800 - $184,697 USD annually.
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