# Hardware Reliability Engineer Technical Lead 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: Senior
- Location: Sunnyvale
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $220K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply by: 2026-11-22
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/ef96bcea-76fd-46d4-ae1d-cffe0b0f6440?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-hardware-reliability-engineer-technical-lead/

## About the role

We are seeking a Hardware Reliability Engineer Technical Lead to build and scale our hardware reliability function from the ground up (a true 0 to 1 opportunity ). In this high-impact role, you will define product reliability requirements, establish rigorous test strategies, and drive end-to-end execution across high-reliability industries—including automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of hands-on Hardware Reliability Engineering experience
- Product Background: Direct experience shipping products in consumer electronics combined with at least one heavy-duty/regulated industry ( automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture )
- Technical Leadership: Proven track record of defining product reliability requirements, designing comprehensive test plans, and managing 3rd-party suppliers/labs for execution
- Coding Proficiency: Practical scripting/programming capabilities (e.g., Python, C/C++, Bash, or MATLAB) for test automation, data extraction, or system integration
- Customer Facing: Demonstrated experience presenting technical reliability data and collaborating directly with enterprise/external customers
- Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree (Master’s / Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline

Tags: Hardware

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