Mechanical Engineer

About this role

Applied Intuition seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate hardware for autonomous vehicles, including sensor suites, compute assemblies, and vehicle interiors. You'll perform structural and thermal analysis, manage component-to-vehicle-level integration, and collaborate across teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability and scalability standards.

What you'll do

• Design and develop mechanical components for autonomous vehicle sensor suites, compute assemblies, and interiors
• Perform structural and thermal FEA/CAE analysis on mechanical designs
• Own design validation and verification from component through fully integrated vehicle level
• Conduct incoming quality inspections including visual inspection, pressure testing, and firmware flashing
• Design and prototype custom cable harnesses and test fixtures
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align mechanical designs with requirements from other teams

What they're looking for

• FEA/CAE software and structural analysis
• CAD design (Solidworks preferred)
• Hardware reliability and testing methodologies
• CNC, machining, metalworking, and welding
• Autonomous vehicle sensor integration (lidar, radar, camera)
• Test fixture design and fabrication
• NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) analysis
• Automotive systems knowledge

Benefits

• Base salary $110,000–$200,000 USD annually
• Equity (stock options/RSUs)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

Likely interview questions

• Describe a hardware product you shipped from design through manufacturing—what were the key mechanical challenges and how did you address them?
• Walk us through your experience with FEA software and how you've used it to validate a design before physical testing.