Is the Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California, United States.

How much experience is required?

At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation role.

Where is the role based?

Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Python, Systems Engineering, computer science.

What seniority level is this role?

Applied Intuition targets lead candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation role at Applied Intuition.

Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation at Applied Intuition

Joblaze summary

The Engineering Manager for Hardware Validation at Applied Intuition is responsible for establishing and leading a new department focused on hardware validation and reliability testing across various industries, including automotive and defense. This role requires expertise in hardware system validation, with a strong emphasis on managing cross-functional teams in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in hardware testing and a background in sectors like consumer electronics or automotive. The position is pivotal as the company scales its operations and enhances its product quality.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 15, 2026.
Python appears in 11.5% of 582 comparable lead management roles in United States; Systems Engineering appears in 0.2% of 582 comparable lead management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation role.
Where is the role based?: Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Python, Systems Engineering, computer science.
What seniority level is this role?: Applied Intuition targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation role at Applied Intuition.

From the original posting

About the role

As the Manager of Hardware System Validation, you will lead a 0 to 1 initiative to build out Applied Intuition's hardware system validation department. You will own hardware validation and reliability testing across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture products. Working directly with external automotive and defense customers, you will hire, scale, and lead a multidisciplinary validation team spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software automation, and systems engineering to ensure all hardware hits our strict KPI and quality targets.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Build the hardware system validation function from 0 to 1 and scale the team cross-functionally
Define, architect, and execute system test plans and reliability validation processes across all hardware products
Hire and direct a validation engineering team across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software automation, and systems engineering
Work directly with external customers to translate operational requirements into rigorous hardware validation test specs
Ensure all physical AI hardware products hit strict electrical, mechanical, environmental, and system-level KPIs
Develop automated test execution scripts and software pipelines to streamline test coverage and hardware validation cycles

We're looking for someone who has:

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience in hardware system validation, testing, and reliability engineering
5+ years of experience leading and managing cross-functional technical teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, and Systems Engineers)
Mixed product background spanning consumer electronics and one or more target sectors: automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture
Deep expertise defining hardware system test requirements, environmental reliability tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation setups
Hands-on coding proficiency in Python, C++, or scripting languages for test automation, data analysis, and hardware control

Nice to have:

Hands-on experience shipping high-complexity hardware in both early-stage startup (0 to 1) and mass-production environments
Familiarity with automotive reliability standards (e.g., ISO 16750, AEC-Q100) or MIL-STD environmental testing protocols
Strong commitment to customer success and raising technical quality bars across complex hardware platforms

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Engineering Manager, Hardware Validation

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