Robotic Software Engineer - Aerial Autonomy
Applied Intuition1 month ago
Fort Walton Beach, FL, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Adapt and develop modular autonomy capabilities across defense applications.
- Integrate and deploy autonomy software onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms, including sensors and data collection systems.
- Integrate autonomy software with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS systems, and ground control stations.
- Support live flight testing of autonomy software on Group 1–5 unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Collaborate with third-party UAS vendors and autonomy engineers to integrate software onto OEM UAS hardware.
- Conduct system-level setup, testing, and validation using software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop evaluations.
- Troubleshoot complex integration and software 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 support customer-facing demonstrations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience with robotic systems, including hardware, software, and integration.
- Experience programming in C++, with modern C++ experience preferred.
- Experience integrating robotics or autonomy products with Pixhawk, ArduPilot, and/or PX4 autopilots.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Modern C++ standards, Bash, CMake, Agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, Nvidia Jetson, Raspberry Pi, FAA Part 107 certification, and an active U.S. SECRET clearance are preferred or nice-to-have qualifications.
Benefits
- Base salary, equity, and benefits are included in the total compensation package, with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off are offered.
- The role is primarily in-office five days per week, with occasional remote-work flexibility.
- Frequent travel for on-site integration and demonstrations is expected, estimated at 10–20%.
- Accessible and inclusive application and interview accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans.
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.