Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer

Applied Intuition is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of automotive products through verification processes. This position involves designing test plans for driving capabilities to be executed in-vehicle on test tracks and on public roads. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive engineering and previous experience in verification of autonomous vehicles or advanced driver assistance systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with system development teams to understand system requirements and define appropriate test cases for vehicle-in-the-loop and in-vehicle tests
• Designing test cases and test procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Analyzing test results, identifying issues, and working with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Contributing to overall release recommendations based on test results
• Organizing and executing field testing and test track testing campaigns to evaluate system performance

The role requires:

• Understanding of automotive systems and components
• Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and processes related to automotive systems
• Experience with HIL testing
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Passion for bringing complex systems to a production-ready state
• 3+ years of experience creating and executing test plans for software and hardware systems

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in V&V at an autonomous vehicle company

Applied Intuition is an in-office company, expecting employees to come to the office 5 days a week. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in various locations including Tokyo, where this position is based. The Tokyo office, established in 2019, has grown rapidly and consists of more than 32 employees from renowned companies in the industry.

Applied Intuition delivers 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. The company serves various industries including automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense.