Mechanical 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

As a Mechanical Engineer at Applied you will be an integral part of the entire product design technical contributions will directly impact the requirements design integration and validation/verification of our self-driving vehicles. You will support the testing and evaluation of sensors such as cameras radars and lidars. You will focus on developing hardware for the harsh environment of various types of vehicles.

• Support the mechanical engineering development of Applied Vehicles

• Contribute to the mechanical design of the external sensor suite compute assembly and interior of the vehicles

• Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical designs

• Own the design analysis and validation of the system from the component level assembly level and the fully integrated vehicle

• Design with a focus on scalability and manufacturability

• Work cross-functionally to ensure the requirements and mechanical designs meet the needs of all the teams within the organization

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

• 2 year of experience designing hardware and shipping products

• Demonstrated experience in FEA/CAE

• Experience with hardware reliability and testing

• NVH experience is a plus

• Perform incoming IQC on design hardware including visual inspection pressure testing and firmware flashing

• CNC Machining Metal Working and Welding experience

• Experience with Automotive Repair and Maintenance

• Experience working with AV Components Lidars Radars Camera etc

• Design draw and prototype custom harness cable

• Familiarity using CAD (Solidworks Preferred) to navigate design or modify 3D models

• Setup device under test and execute test scripts provided by test engineers

• Produce and develop detailed documentation for test maintenance safety and team processes

• Work directly with engineers to design fabricate and assemble custom test fixtures

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.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience credentials & certifications educational attainment skill level requirements interview performance and the level and scope of the position.

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.
If you require an accommodation please contact . We will work with you!

Required Experience:

IC