About the roleWe're looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to join our Compute Hardware team. You'll help validate our automotive-grade PCB designs by performing board-level testing, automating lab workflows, and supporting early prototype hardware characterization.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for hands-on validation, strong lab skills, and experience with OEM testing protocols. There are a lot of learning opportunities since we design and test next generation boards/hardware solutions for customers in all verticals/industries. This is a small and nimble hardware team with a pretty large scope so every engineer will own a significant project and also have the opportunity to learn and contribute to other projects in our team
At Applied Intuition, you will:- 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
We're looking for someone who has:- 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
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.
Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
