Joblaze summary

The Chief Engineer for Applied Intuition's Autonomous Hauling Systems (AHS) will lead the delivery of cutting-edge technology to strategic site operators in the mining sector, ensuring successful implementation and ongoing support. This role demands expertise in managing complex technical programs, particularly in automotive or robotics, along with strong communication skills to align cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in product development processes and experience in customer-facing roles, making this position suitable for seasoned professionals looking to impact the industry significantly.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 23, 2026.
AI appears in 2.7% of 640 comparable lead other roles in United States; Robotics appears in 0.5% of 640 comparable lead other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Chief Engineer - AHS role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Chief Engineer - AHS role.
Where is the role based?: Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Mining, Robotics, autonomous systems.
What seniority level is this role?: Applied Intuition targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Chief Engineer - AHS role at Applied Intuition.

From the original posting

About the Role
We are looking for highly ambitious engineers with a passion for driving customer success at the highest levels. This is not a typical engineering role; it's a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of groundbreaking technology and critical customer impact in the mining industry. You will own the outcome of our most strategic site-operator engagements and be the single accountable owner for shipping autonomous hauling systems (AHS) to production and sustaining it in the field — directly accelerating the industry's adoption of safe, software-centric, AI-driven machines globally.

At Applied Intuition, you will

Own end-to-end leadership for Applied's AHS delivery across strategic site operators
Develop and run a New Product Introduction (NPI) process with clear gateways for internal execution, from initial production through every subsequent field release
Own regular SteerCos with site operators — build the presentation material, run the meetings, and get sign-off on what was delivered
Align workstream leads across Engineering, Finance, Quality, Product Support, Procurement, and Legal on the goals for each gateway, and hold them accountable to execute.
Cultivate executive-level connections with site operators, becoming a trusted advisor through production and beyond
Identify the signal in the noise. Ensure the right work is done, at the right time, to the highest standard of quality — every gateway, every release

We're looking for someone who has:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years leading complex, cross-functional technical programs in automotive, industrial, or robotics domains
Prior experience running or building a formal NPI / gated development process
Experience owning delivery to an external customer at production scale
Strong communication skills and a track record of driving alignment across engineering, quality, and business functions

Nice to have

Prior experience in mining, construction, ports, or industrial site operations
Prior work in autonomous vehicle or robotics development
Prior experience running steering committees or executive-level program reviews

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Chief Engineer - AHS

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