Hardware Test Engineer

About this role

Applied Intuition seeks a Hardware Test Engineer to validate automotive-grade PCB designs through board-level testing, lab automation, and prototype characterization. You'll work on next-generation compute hardware for infotainment, ADAS, and controller units in software-defined vehicles, collaborating across electrical design, systems, and software teams.

What you'll do

• Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs
• Characterize board performance using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, DAQ)
• Automate test routines and lab equipment using Python or similar scripting languages
• Analyze results and document findings in reports for internal teams and customers
• Collaborate with design and software teams on board bring-up and root cause analysis
• Follow OEM test protocols (LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR) and maintain lab infrastructure

What they're looking for

• Board-level testing and validation
• Lab test equipment operation (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power meter)
• Test automation (Python, LabView, or similar)
• Thermal, structural, and electrical stress testing
• Automotive/defense OEM test protocol familiarity
• Schematic reading and component-level debugging
• Documentation and technical communication
• Vehicle electronics validation experience

Benefits

• Ownership of significant projects within a small, nimble hardware team
• Exposure to next-generation hardware across multiple industries
• Opportunities for system-level testing on software-defined vehicle builds
• 5-day in-office work with flexibility for occasional remote arrangements
• Collaborative environment with electrical design, systems, and software teams
• Learning opportunities across infotainment, ADAS, and controller unit development