Systems Engineering, Controls - Autonomy Trucking
Applied IntuitionSunnyvale, California, United StatesPosted 26 March 2026
Job Description
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co .
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.
About the role
We are looking for a Systems Engineer with automotive background in ADAS and/or autonomous driving. This engineer will define and manage the controls system for autonomous driving of trucks. This engineer will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of this project in the automotive industry space.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
Design, monitor and manage full system-level requirements for controls for the overall built system and ensure that the system meets the intended requirements
Specify subsystem requirements for controls and vehicle platform related systems
Provide clear goals for all areas of a project and develop steps to oversee their timely execution so that requirements can be met
Convert customer needs into system requirements and devise operational objectives for the system as a whole
Work with verification and validation to ensure requirements are being verified throughout the development process
We're looking for someone who has:
3+ years of experience in a system engineering role responsible for owning system requirements, testing systems for verification, and designing system requirements in the automotive industry
Ideally has experience in working on chassis related systems for autonomous driving, esp. controls
MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent required
Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems and robotics (L2++ systems)
Knowledge of existing standards and regulations relevant in the automotive industry
Nice to have:
Experience in MBSE
Project management and leadership experience in the AV industry
Research experience in the AV and robotics fields
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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