- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle · Robot AI and Software
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Salary
- $140,000–$220,000 a year
Senior Electrical Engineer - Compute Hardware
Job description
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.;
Job 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 PCB 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.
- 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.
Job requirements
- 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 PCB 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.
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