Electrical Engineer

About the role

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 Vehicle OS product to accelerate the future of Software Defined Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• At least 2 years of hands-on hardware design experience with a strong grasp of analog and power design, digital design and interfaces, including PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO
• Proficiency in schematic capture and layout
• Skills in 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
• An open-minded and collaborative attitude, and is eager to assist others as a team player
• Excellent technical writing skills for clear communication and documentation
• Excellent in using modern AI tools, vibe coding, and creating agents and skills to automate tasks

Qualifications

• Nice to have prior experience in building automotive hardware systems and/or designing and building prototype vehicles
• Prior experience high-volume production of hardware products
• Prior experience with building real-time HW systems with safety constraints
• Prior experience with Altium Designer

Skills

• Experience designing circuits that drive cameras &/or displays

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
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off