Vehicle Test Engineer - New Grad (2027)

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company's solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and curious New Grad Embedded Test Engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale. This role is designed for early-career engineers eager to dive into the world of automotive systems validation, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality for our products. You will have the opportunity to bridge the gap between software requirements and physical reality, working on complex engineering problems across Vehicle Intelligence stacks. This is a unique environment where you can build the path forward rather than just following rigid standards, thriving in a dynamic atmosphere that rewards technical agility and innovative thinking.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Learn to develop, program, and execute comprehensive test cases based on complex system requirements.

• Gain hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches, Lab Cars, and vehicle testing.

• Collaborate with senior engineers to execute integration tests across automotive components like infotainment, telematics, and sensors.

• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting efforts when tests fail, working closely with cross-functional development teams.

• Assist in setting up and configuring HIL test environments to validate system performance.

• Write Python scripts for test automation to improve validation efficiency and coverage.

• Work alongside mentors to interface with OEM customers, ensuring smooth integration of functions and clear reporting of test results.

Were looking for someone who has:

• A recent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027.

• Strong foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles and a desire to apply them to the automotive or EV sectors.

• Academic or internship experience with Python or another coding language for scripting and basic automation.

• A proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and environments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to document technical findings clearly and accurately.

• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

• 1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have:

• Active involvement in SAE/FSAE or similar hands-on engineering collegiate competitions, demonstrating practical "coach" potential.

• Familiarity with automotive network architectures and protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, LIN) gained through academic projects or internships.

• Basic proficiency in at least one scripting language such as C / C++, Python, JavaScript, or Java.

• Exposure to modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink or familiarity with functional safety standards like ISO 26262.

• An innate curiosity to optimize processes and an openness to leveraging AI tools to accelerate development.

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.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!