Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation
Core
Lead a 0 to 1 initiative to build Applied Intuition's hardware system validation department, ensuring physical AI hardware products meet strict KPIs and quality targets across automotive, defense, and other sectors.
Role type
Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation
Builds
Hardware system validation function, reliability testing processes, automated test execution pipelines
Domain
Physical AI, Hardware Validation, Automotive, Defense, Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Hardware system validation, Reliability engineering, Cross-functional team leadership, Test plan architecture, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setup, Python/C++ coding
Preferred skills
Startup 0 to 1 experience, Automotive reliability standards (ISO 16750, AEC-Q100), MIL-STD protocols
Technologies
Python, C++, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
Responsibilities
Define and execute system test plans and reliability validation processes; Hire and direct a multidisciplinary validation team; Work with external customers to translate operational requirements into test specs; Develop automated test execution scripts and software pipelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
