Embedded Software Engineer (Drone Stack)
Applied Intuition1 month ago
Fort Walton Beach, FL, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build and tailor modular autonomy capabilities for defense missions on embedded Linux and other compute platforms.
- Integrate autonomy software with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensor payloads, PNT/GPS/INS, ground control stations, and UAS messaging frameworks.
- Perform system-level bring-up, testing, validation, SIL and HIL evaluations, and live flight testing across Group 1–5 UAVs.
- Diagnose and resolve software and integration issues to maintain system performance and dependability.
- Partner with autonomy engineers, DoD warfighter experts, and third-party UAS vendors to deploy software onto OEM aircraft hardware.
- Support on-site integrations, customer-facing demos, and delivery of capabilities to defense and commercial customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 3 years of hands-on robotics experience spanning hardware, software, and systems integration.
- Required proficiency in modern C++ and experience with Docker, containerized deployments, Linux, git, GitLab, and Visual Studio Code.
- Hands-on integration with Pixhawk-family autopilots, including ArduPilot and/or PX4, and working knowledge of UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, and Ethernet.
- Experience or exposure to real-time, edge, and safety-critical computing in SIL, HIL, test, and operational environments.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
- Preferred experience with C++11/17/20, Bash, CMake, Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, NVIDIA Jetson, or Raspberry Pi.
- An FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and active U.S. SECRET clearance are preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time employees primarily work from an Applied Intuition office 5 days per week, with occasional remote flexibility; the role requires approximately 10–20% travel for on-site integrations and demos.
- Benefits may include 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 and comprehensive benefits, subject to jurisdiction and change.
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.