Applied Intuition is looking to solve complex autonomy and vehicle intelligence system integration challenges for defense and commercial customers by hiring a Robotic Autonomy Software Engineer.
Requirements
Experience with software programming languages: C++ preferred
Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4)
Experience integrating with communication busses & protocols:UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, Ethernet
Experience developing in Docker, containerized deployment environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu)
Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab
Familiarity with real-time, edge computing, and safety-critical systems operating in software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), test & operational environments
Experience in modern C++ (2011, 2017, or 2020 standards), Bash, and CMake
Responsibilities
Adapt and develop modular and agile autonomy capabilities across diverse defense problems
Integrate and deploy autonomy solutions onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms, including interfacing with sensors and collecting data
Troubleshoot complex integration and software issues to ensure high reliability and performance
Integrate autonomy software into hardware in collaboration with autonomy engineers that supports full integration with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, ground control stations, etc.
Support live flight test of autonomy software on group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors on the integration of EpiSci autonomy software onto OEM UAS hardware
Conduct system-level setup, testing, and validation, including software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop evaluations
Other
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.
Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented project delivery mindset
Willingness to travel frequently for on-site integration and demonstrations (estimated 10–20%)
U.S. Citizenship
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
