About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.

Our Off-Road Autonomy Stack!

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About the role

We are looking for a Systems Engineer with experience in development of complex systems who will own the development of requirements and ensure that the products we develop are verified and validated against these requirements. This engineer will collaborate closely with software developers and play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our off-road autonomy features.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Develop high-quality requirements decomposed from customer requirements to system and subsystem-level requirements
• Decompose Operational Design Domain (ODD) elements, define their specific conditions, and develop behavioral and performance requirements related to these elements
• Develop a Verification and Validation (V&V) strategy to determine the frequency and complexity of tests across various venues including simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and field testing 
• Develop test cases and test plans to implement the V&V strategy developed in order to produce evidence that the system meets the intended requirements
• Support root causing of issues identified during testing and work with developers to resolve and further stress test issues to a resolution

We're looking for someone who has:

• 4+ years of experience in systems engineering on complex projects 
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience with functional decomposition, development of requirements, development of test cases and test plans, system and feature-level V&V: HiL, simulation, and field testing
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and is detail oriented

Nice to have:

• Experience with agile systems engineering methodologies
• Knowledge of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Experience with development of autonomy software products for automotive, aerospace, or defense applications
• Experience with at least one project across its full development cycle
• Experience with requirements management and test traceability tools
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, ISO/PAS 21448, or ISO 26262

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $118,000 - $220,000 USD annually. 

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.

Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company's premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.

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.