Hardware Integration Engineer - New Grad (2027)

About the role

We are looking for bright Hardware Integration Engineers interested in designing and building next-generation compute and sensor hardware for autonomous and AI-driven vehicles. Our hardware engineers work across the full hardware lifecycle — from schematic design and PCB layout to bring-up, validation, and production support — collaborating closely with software, firmware, and mechanical teams to ship reliable systems into production vehicle programs.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Design and review schematics and PCB layouts for compute, sensor, and interface hardware

Support hardware bring-up and debug, including board-level and component-level troubleshooting

Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality, performance, and reliability

Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to integrate hardware with embedded systems and validate end-to-end functionality

Work with vendors and contract manufacturers to support prototyping, DFM/DFT reviews, and production ramp

Contribute to hardware documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test reports

We're looking for someone who has:

BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree

Strong fundamentals in circuit design, digital/analog electronics, and PCB layout graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027

Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) for hardware debug and validation

Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and hardware specifications

Nice to have:

Experience with high-speed digital design, power electronics, or RF/sensor interfaces

Familiarity with communication protocols relevant to vehicle systems (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)

Exposure to compliance/EMC testing or DFM/DFT processes

Prior internship or project experience with automotive, robotics, or embedded hardware

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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 careers@applied.co. We will work with you!