Senior Electrical Engineer - Compute Hardware

Senior Electrical Engineer - Compute Hardware

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. The company serves the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in multiple locations. Learn more at

Applied 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 newest product and collaborate with internal and external development partners.

• 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.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• At least 5 years of hands-on hardware design experience with a strong grasp of digital design and interfaces, including PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0/5.0, Ethernet 1G-T/T1 and 10G-T1, DDR, LPDDR, I2C, SPI, eMMC, USB, UART, and GMSL.
• Proficient in schematic capture and layout.
• Skilled in using 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.
• Open-minded and collaborative team player, eager to assist others.
• Excellent technical writing skills for clear communication and documentation.

• Prior experience building automotive, robotics, off-road, defense, or other real-time hardware systems
• Prior experience designing and building prototype vehicles or compute hardware platforms
• Prior experience with high-volume production of hardware products
• Prior experience building real-time HW systems with safety constraints
• Experience with Formula SAE / Formula Electric or similar hands-on engineering programs
• Prior experience with Altium Designer
• Experience designing circuits that drive cameras and/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. The base salary range for this full-time position in the listed location is $140,000 - $220,000 USD annually.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. The company abides by applicable equal employment opportunity laws and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. This information is provided in accordance with legal requirements and for transparency.