System Integration and Validation Engineer

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 companys 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 .

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
At Applied Intuition you will sit directly at the intersection of System Integration and Validation. Rather than just running pre-written scripts you will build and configure Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments from scratch. We need a systemic thinker who thrives in ambiguitysomeone who can take incomplete requirements bridge functional gaps independently and connect dots across the entire vehicle architecture while working closely with OEM partners.

What Youll Do

• Assemble configure and initialize dSPACE and Vector HiL test benches lab cars and test environments from the ground up for new projects.

• Build and integrate complex vehicle simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink and link them directly with HiL hardware systems.

• Analyze high-level system requirements bridge functional gaps and design complete validation strategieseven when documentation is minimal or incomplete.

• Develop robust automation scripts in Python to execute tests across simulated bench and prototype vehicle environments.

• Configure vehicle communication networks and assets (ARXML K-Matrix) across CAN Automotive Ethernet FlexRay and LIN protocols.

• Perform deep-dive failure analysis when tests fail collaborating with core engineering teams and OEM partners to troubleshoot and resolve system-level bugs.

What Were Looking For

• 2 years in automotive systems validation embedded systems or hardware integration with broad exposure across multiple vehicle domains (e.g. ADAS Powertrain Body Infotainment) rather than a single-domain focus.

• Mindset & Ownership: Self-starter with a can-do attitude high energy and the independence to drive projects forward without waiting for perfect requirements or step-by-step instructions.

• Hands-on experience building/configuring dSPACE (ControlDesk/ConfigurationDesk) or Vector hardware and software (CANoe CANape).

• Proficiency in Python for test automation and MATLAB/Simulink for vehicle model development.

• Practical knowledge of automotive network protocols (CAN Automotive Ethernet LIN FlexRay) and network files (ARXML K-Matrix).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with AI / LLM-assisted coding workflows to optimize test generation and scripting.

• Prototype vehicle bring-up and debugging experience in lab or track environments.

Dont meet every single requirement If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.
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