Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

Applied Compute

Applied Compute

Other Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

USD 120k-220k / year + Equity

Posted on May 2, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Vehicle OS

About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking an experienced Electrical System Integration Engineer to design automotive-grade wire harnesses and coordinate with engineering teams and suppliers. You will lead the design of wire harness and electrical distribution systems, ensuring program milestones and quality standards are met.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Design the routing and retention of harnesses, cables, and connectors to ensure ease of assembly, serviceability, and robust functionality

  • Develop BOMs, wire, and material specifications

  • Create and manage CAD (3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings) using SolidWorks and Altium for: low-voltage, high-voltage, and high-speed vehicle interconnects

  • Interface cross-functionally to drive program delivery

  • Working with OEMs, vendors and partners (current and potential) to identify the best wire harness solution for Applied Intuition’s vehicle platform

We're looking for someone who has:

  • BS or MS degree in Systems, Electrical, Hardware, Computer Science or equivalent program

  • 2+ years of experience in automotive wire harness design, experience with the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard

  • Experience designing harnesses for LV & HV applications; familiar with automotive standards such as ISO 6722, SAE J1128

  • Ability to source, manage, and maintain relationships with vendors & suppliers for harness manufacturing & materials

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge with Capitol and Catia

  • Hands-on experience with harness crimping and end-to-end assembly of electrical test benches used for system integration and validation

  • Experience with model development and simulation tools

  • Strong knowledge of automotive product development systems and design disciplines

  • Excellent written & oral communication skills – ability to present to wider audiences

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.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $120,000 - $220,000 USD annually.