Applied Intuition
Technology
RoboticSoftwareEngineer(DroneStack)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Robotic Software Engineer (Drone Stack) at Applied Intuition. Skills: Robotics, Autonomy, Software integration, Hardware integration. Design autonomy systems. Integrate autonomy systems”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Willingness to travel, U.S. Citizen, Eligible for security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS or MS in Robotics, 3+ years robotic systems experience, C++ programming experience, Integrate Pixhawk autopilots, Integrate communication busses, Develop in Docker, Use Linux operating systems, Use git, Use Visual Studio Code, Use GitLab, Familiarity with real-time systems, Familiarity with edge computing, Familiarity with safety-critical systems, Familiarity with SIL, Familiarity with HIL, U.S. Citizen, Eligible for security clearance
Nice to Have
Modern C++ experience, Bash experience, CMake experience, FAA Part 107 Certificate, Agile development practices experience, CI/CD pipelines experience, COTS hardware integration experience, Active U.S. SECRET clearance
What You'll Do.
Design autonomy systems
Integrate autonomy systems
Design vehicle intelligence systems
Integrate vehicle intelligence systems
Integrate hardware onto platforms
Integrate software onto platforms
Deploy autonomy algorithms
Adapt autonomy capabilities
Develop autonomy capabilities
Integrate autonomy solutions
Deploy autonomy solutions
Interface with sensors
Troubleshoot integration issues
Troubleshoot software issues
Integrate autonomy software
Collaborate with vendors
Integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware
Conduct system testing
Conduct system validation
Implement service-oriented-architecture software
Implement inter-process messaging systems
Develop autonomy software
Integrate autonomy software
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Autonomy engineers; 3rd party UAS vendors; DoD warfighter experts
Communication Scope
Customer-oriented delivery
Process & Methodology
Agile development practices
Full Job Description
ABOUT APPLIED INTUITION 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 http://applied.co. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that 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. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Robotic Software Engineer, you will design and integrate complex autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems spanning hardware and software domains. You will integrate hardware and software onto vehicle platforms and deploy autonomy algorithms in both SIL, HIL and live test environments. Computer networking, code integration, and a passion for robotics integration is a must. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for defense and commercial customers, providing seamless hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, and customer-facing demonstrations. AT APPLIED INTUITION YOU WILL: - Adapt and
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