About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Validation Engineer to join our team. This role involves validating system requirements, developing and executing test cases, and working cross-functionally with our systems engineering and development teams. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems while ensuring we maintain a high standard for safety and quality in our product.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Develop, program, and execute test cases based on system requirements, primarily using HIL test benches, Lab Cars, and manual vehicle testing.
Execute integration tests across systems, focusing on key automotive components like infotainment, telematics, cameras, sensors, and networking components.
Set up and configure HIL test environments and execute tests to validate system performance.
Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, when a test fails.
Maintain tight collaboration with our OEM customers, ensuring smooth integration of OEM functions and clear communication on test results and issues.
Perform manual tests on vehicles or prototypes to ensure all functional requirements are met.
Write scripts in Python or NI scripting for test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.

We’re looking for someone who has:

3+ years of hands-on experience in validation engineering within the automotive, embedded systems, or electronics industries.
Proficiency with HIL systems and experience in validating automotive systems, such as infotainment, ADAS, telematics, sensors, and networking.
Experience coding in Python for test automation and script development.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to identify, root cause, and resolve system-level failures.
Ability to document test procedures, results, and progress clearly and accurately, including issue tracking and test failure analysis.

Nice to have:

Experience with automotive network architectures and protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, LIN, etc.) and the ability to validate system-level performance.
Experience with prototype system bring-up, debugging, and validation in both lab and vehicle environments.
Familiarity with test automation frameworks, particularly for automotive systems, and experience developing robust automated tests.
An innate curiosity to optimize testing processes and improve efficiency through better scripting, automation, and tools.

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.

Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company’s premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.

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.

Validation Engineer

Applied Intuition

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