Applied Intuition

Simulation Engineer - Vehiclesim at Applied Intuition (Ann Arbor, MI)

Applied Intuition· Ann Arbor, MI· $120k–$170k·

Role details

Salary
$120k–$170k
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Skills
CarSimSimulinkCarMakerAdamsVehicle dynamics simulationAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)AI toolingBikeSimTruckSimSuspensionSimMATLABDSPACE

Applied Intuition at a glance

Applied Intuition builds the software and digital infrastructure that brings physical AI (autonomous driving and robotics) to every moving machine, from cars and trucks to drones and defense platforms.

Applied Intuition builds an end-to-end physical AI platform (developer tools and simulation, a Vehicle OS, and a full Self-Driving System) that carmakers, industrial operators, and defense agencies use to develop, validate, and deploy autonomy at scale. It spans land, sea, air, and space, and runs a closed-loop data flywheel that turns real fleet data into simulation, training, and over-the-air improvement.

$1.2B+ raised · latest: Series F · $600M · 2025 · backed by BlackRock, Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst

Summary

Develop and support simulation applications for automotive customers, focusing on vehicle dynamics and ADAS evaluation. Collaborate with users to drive product direction, provide technical support, and create documentation for simulation tools.

Job description

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 full-time 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. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions We are looking for simulation engineers interested in designing elegant solutions to difficult problems in the autonomy and mobility space. Simulation Application Engineers work with external and internal users to develop VehicleSim and ADP based applications and models. Our engineers source valuable feedback from users to effectively drive and influence product direction. At Applied Intuition, we encourage engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, closely interact with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

At Applied, you will:

  • Develop new applications that can be used and then modified by automotive customers to improve their simulations
  • Collaborate closely with our automotive customers to provide technical support and collect data for new feature development
  • Create thorough documentation for new and existing software applications
  • Test and provide feedback for new versions of our software
  • Work closely with cross functional team to develop and conduct customer training remotely and onsite

We're looking for someone who has:

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering or a BS with relevant industry experience
  • 5+ years of hands on experience in the automotive industry
  • Experience using simulation software such as CarSim, Simulink, CarMaker, Adams, or similar tools
  • Evaluated vehicle dynamics behavior at the system level such as response to driver controls
  • Experience evaluating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems at the system level
  • Familiarity using AI tooling to accelerate development safely

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity or experience using our products (CarSim, BikeSim, TruckSim, and SuspensionSim)
  • Experience creating new projects (steering, braking, or other AV/ADAS enabling controllers) using our products and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Ability to program as needed to support automation and integration of multiple software tools
  • Worked with automotive driving simulators and real-time simulation systems such as DSPACE, Concurrent, NI, and VI-Grade.
  • Experience with Unreal Game Engine

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws. FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!

Why work at Applied Intuition

  • Culture: “1,000 engineers, 40 ex-CTOs, and 30 former founders” — a high-agency, high-trust environment where engineers take ownership of hard problems from day one.
  • Impact: Work on technology that goes from sports cars to fighter jets to mining trucks — real-world physical AI that saves lives and reshapes industries.
  • Benefits:
    • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • 50% 401(k) matching
    • Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
    • Learning stipend for education and training
    • Fitness and wellness stipend
    • 25 free Lyra coaching/therapy sessions per year
    • Catered lunches and expensed dinners, snacks, and drinks at offices
    • Alumni network for long-term professional connections
  • Work model: Office-first culture with global hubs (12 offices across US, Europe, and Asia). Not fully remote — roles are generally tied to a specific office location.

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