# CAE Engineer at Applied Intuition

- Company: Applied Intuition
- What the company does: Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.appliedintuition.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Sunnyvale
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/cdd49e98-30b1-4854-b86b-755b0cb60f28?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-cae-engineer/

## About the role

As a CAE Engineer, you will build and own the hardware simulation capability behind Applied Intuition's vehicle hardware programs. You will set how we analyze critical structures, sensor mounts, compute enclosures, and complex electro-mechanical assemblies, so that designs are validated virtually before they reach the test track or the road. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field
- 7+ years of CAE/FEA experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, agriculture, construction, or defense
- Deep expertise with at least one major FEA suite (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran, LS-DYNA, OptiStruct) and pre-processors (e.g., HyperMesh, ANSA)
- Experience defining load cases and load profiles from requirements, standards, or measured data
- Experience managing external contractors or engineering service providers
- Strong grasp of structural dynamics, fatigue, and material behavior

Tags: Hardware

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