C++ Software Engineer - Drone Stack
Applied Intuition27 days ago
Washington, DC, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$135k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and adapt modular autonomy capabilities for diverse defense applications.
- Integrate and deploy autonomy software onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms, including sensors and data collection.
- Integrate autonomy software with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, and ground control stations.
- Support live flight testing of Group 1–5 unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Collaborate with UAS vendors and autonomy engineers to integrate software onto OEM hardware.
- Set up, test, and validate systems in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, test, and operational environments.
- Troubleshoot complex software and integration issues to maintain reliability and performance.
- Implement service-oriented-architecture software and inter-process messaging systems for autonomous UASs.
- Collaborate with DoD warfighter experts and conduct customer-facing demonstrations.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems across hardware, software, and integration.
- Experience programming in C++, preferably modern C++.
- Experience integrating robotics or autonomy products with Pixhawk autopilots, ArduPilot, and/or PX4.
- Experience with UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, and Ethernet communication buses and protocols.
- Experience with Docker, containerized deployment environments, and Linux-based operating systems such as RHEL or Ubuntu.
- Experience using Git, Visual Studio Code, and GitLab.
- Familiarity with real-time, edge-computing, and safety-critical systems in SIL, HIL, test, and operational environments.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented project delivery mindset.
- Willingness to travel frequently for on-site integration and demonstrations, estimated at 10–20%.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Preferred experience with Bash, CMake, Nvidia Jetson, Raspberry Pi, Agile development practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
- An FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and active U.S. SECRET clearance are preferred.
Benefits
- Primarily office-based work five days per week, with occasional remote flexibility; the role requires 10–20% travel for on-site integration and demonstrations.
- Benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
- Eligible roles may include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units.
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition builds software tools, infrastructure, and operating systems for developing, testing, and deploying autonomous and driver-assistance systems across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture. It sells enterprise software and services including simulation, sensor data management, HD mapping, and a vehicle OS to OEMs and government customers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it counts 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the U.S. military among its users.