Applied Intuition

Technology

EngineeringManager,Hardware-in-the-Loop(HIL)

$160–220k Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Engineering Manager, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) at Applied Intuition. Skills: HIL systems, Software management, Embedded systems. Manage and mentor a team of software engineers. Define and drive the technical roadmap for HIL”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality HIL systems; Improve testing efficiency; Reduce time-to-market

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; System debugging

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of experience in software development, 3+ years of experience in management, Experience with HIL systems, Experience with C++, Experience with Python

Nice to Have

Master's degree or PhD, Experience with ROS, Experience with automotive systems, Experience with CI/CD pipelines

What You'll Do.

Manage and mentor a team of software engineers

Define and drive the technical roadmap for HIL

Oversee the design and implementation of HIL testing

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ensure the quality and reliability of HIL systems

Improve development processes and tooling

Contribute to architectural decisions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Software development teams; Hardware engineering teams

Communication Scope

Technical presentations; Cross-functional communication

Process & Methodology

Agile methodologies, Roadmap planning, Project execution

Full 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 http://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 an experienced engineering leader to build and lead a new Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing capability for our defense products. This is a rare opportunity to stand up a team and lab from the ground up, shaping both the technical direction and culture of a critical function within our defense autonomy program. At Applied, we empower leaders to make meaningful decisions, build high-performing teams, and work directly with users and program stakeholders to drive impact. AT APPLIED, YOU WILL - Own the vision, planning, and execution of a new state-of-the-art Defense HIL lab in Ann Arbor, MI - Build and lead a team of HIL engineers, defini

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