Embedded Test Engineer - New Grad (2027)

The role

You will develop, program, and execute test cases for automotive systems validation. You will work with Hardware-in-the-Loop test benches, Lab Cars, and vehicle testing to ensure product safety and quality.

What you will do

• Develop, program, and execute comprehensive test cases based on complex system requirements.
• Gain hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches, Lab Cars, and vehicle testing.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to execute integration tests across automotive components.
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting efforts when tests fail.
• Assist in setting up and configuring HIL test environments to validate system performance.
• Write Python scripts for test automation.
• Work alongside mentors to interface with OEM customers and report test results.

Required qualifications

• Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027.
• Strong foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles.
• Academic or internship experience with Python or another coding language for scripting and basic automation.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document technical findings clearly and accurately.
• Strong communication skills.
• 1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

• Active involvement in SAE/FSAE or similar hands-on engineering collegiate competitions
• Familiarity with automotive network architectures and protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, LIN)
• Basic proficiency in at least one scripting language such as C / C++, Python, JavaScript, or Java
• Exposure to modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink
• Familiarity with functional safety standards like ISO 26262
• An innate curiosity to optimize processes and an openness to leveraging AI tools

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.