Hardware Integration Engineer

Who you are

• 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
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) for hardware debug and validation
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and hardware specifications
• 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

What the job involves

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
• Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
• Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
• Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
• Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on-site meals and snacks