Head of Hardware Operations
Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale
Roboticsonsiteexecutive$275k–$335k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead 0-to-1 build of Applied Intuition's hardware operations department.
- Drive suppliers to deliver physical AI hardware across six industries.
- Oversee NPI, quality assurance and mass production for AI hardware.
What they offer
- Equity
Ideal candidate
Seasoned hardware operations leader who thrives building teams and supply chains from zero to scale. Motivated by delivering complex physical AI products across automotive, defense, and industrial markets.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
- 12+ years in hardware operations and supply chain management
- 7+ years building and leading OPM, Manufacturing and Quality/Reliability teams
- Experience in consumer electronics manufacturing plus automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining or agriculture
- Expertise in contract manufacturing, PCBA, final assembly, test execution and yield optimization
- Proficiency with global suppliers, BOM costing, vendor audits and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 quality systems
- remote policy
- Primarily in-office 5 days/week with flexibility for occasional remote work
Lab profile
About Applied Intuition
Builds simulation, vehicle OS, and autonomy infrastructure for automotive, defense, and heavy industries.
What they build
- Autonomy software stacks
- Vehicle operating systems
- Simulation and validation tooling
Known for
- Trusted by 18 of top 20 global automakers
- Expertise across automotive, defense, trucking, mining and agriculture
- Full-stack coverage from tooling to OS to autonomy
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Silicon Valley
- Valued at $15 billion
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