Applied Intuition

Vehicle Test Engineer - New Grad (2027)

Applied Intuition$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027
  • Experience in creating and executing test plans for hardware or software systems
  • Strong passion for automotive technology
  • Proven detail-oriented mindset
  • Collaborative approach with a keen interest in autonomy software functionality

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute test plans on AV & ADAS development vehicles
  • Coordinate and enhance testing procedures with software engineers and operations teams
  • Document detailed notes and formal reports from testing activities and results
  • Collaborate with Vehicle Operators for efficient and professional testing
  • Act as a safety champion in vehicle testing programs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle projects
  • Collaborative environment with software engineers and operations teams
  • Chance to impact software development through testing outcomes
  • Support for continued learning and growth in automotive technology
  • Encouragement for candidates with varying qualifications to apply
Full Job Description
About the role

As a Vehicle Test Engineer you will be a trusted testing expert responsible for our 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.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
  • 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
We're looking for someone who has:
  • 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 have:
  • 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

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.

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a software company that provides a simulation platform for autonomous vehicles. The platform allows developers to test and validate their autonomous vehicle software in a virtual environment before deploying it on real vehicles. Applied Intuition was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Applied Intuition
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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