Joblaze summary

In the role of Mechanical Engineer at Applied Intuition, the individual will engage in the full product design lifecycle, focusing on the mechanical aspects of self-driving vehicles. Key skills include experience in hardware design, structural analysis, and familiarity with CAD tools, particularly Solidworks. This position is ideal for someone with a couple of years of relevant experience and a background in mechanical engineering, particularly those who have worked with automotive components. The company emphasizes collaboration across teams to ensure that designs meet diverse requirements.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 27, 2026.
Mechanical Engineering appears in 4.3% of 3266 comparable mid other roles in United States; Machining appears in 0.5% of 3266 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale.
How much experience is required?: At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Senior Mechanical Engineer 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: AV Components, Automotive Repair, CAD, CAE, CNC, FEA.
What seniority level is this role?: Applied Intuition targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Applied Intuition.

From the original posting

About the role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Applied, you will be an integral part of the entire product design lifecycle. Your technical contributions will directly impact the requirements, design, integration, and validation/verification of our self-driving vehicles. You will support the testing and evaluation of sensors such as cameras, radars, and lidars. You will focus on developing hardware for the harsh environment of various types of vehicles.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Support the mechanical engineering development of Applied Vehicles
Contribute to the mechanical design of the external sensor suite, compute assembly, and interior of the vehicles
Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical designs
Own the design, analysis, and validation of the system from the component level, assembly level, and the fully integrated vehicle
Design with a focus on scalability and manufacturability
Work cross-functionally to ensure the requirements and mechanical designs meet the needs of all the teams within the organization

We're looking for someone who has:

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
10+ year of experience designing hardware and shipping products
Demonstrated experience in FEA/CAE
Experience with hardware reliability and testing
NVH experience is a plus
Perform incoming IQC on design hardware including visual inspection, pressure testing, and firmware flashing
CNC, Machining, Metal Working and Welding experience
Experience with Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Experience working with AV Components Lidars, Radars, Camera etc
Design, draw and prototype custom harness cable
Familiarity using CAD (Solidworks Preferred) to navigate, design or modify 3D models
Setup device under test and execute test scripts provided by test engineers
Produce and develop detailed documentation for test, maintenance, safety, and team processes
Work directly with engineers to design, fabricate, and assemble custom test fixtures

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.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

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