Autonomy Integration Engineer - Drone Stack
Applied Intuition2 days ago
Base Salary
$135k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead hardware and software bring-up for unmanned aerial systems from benchtop prototypes through active flight-test campaigns.
- Configure and deploy embedded Linux and containerized software stacks using Docker, shell scripts, and Linux system tools.
- Troubleshoot vehicle networks, payload interfaces, sensor links, and onboard systems using command-line tools and hardware diagnostics.
- Develop Python and C++ scripts for data reduction, log analysis, system validation, and real-time subsystem verification.
- Fabricate wiring harnesses, perform precision soldering, and define system-level architecture with block diagrams.
- Configure IP routing, subnets, and local network interfaces connecting flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and ground control stations.
- Lead major integration efforts and coordinate technically across software, GNC, and hardware teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in robotics integration, flight test engineering, embedded systems, or autonomous vehicles, preferably aerial systems.
- Deep practical experience with Linux CLI tools, file management, system logging, IP routing, subnets, and Docker deployments.
- Hands-on ability with wiring, custom cable assembly, soldering, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and physical diagnostics.
- Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Shell scripting for automation, test suites, and flight-data processing.
- Direct experience with UART, CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C protocols.
- Ability to lead integration efforts independently and serve as the technical link between software, GNC, and hardware teams.
- U.S. citizenship and possession of or eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Preferred: active DoD Secret clearance, MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, Persistent Systems or Silvus radios, FAA Part 107 certification, R/C flight experience, and defense or flight-range experience.
Benefits
- Base salary, equity, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off are offered for eligible roles.
- Full-time employees are primarily expected to work from an Applied Intuition office five days per week, with occasional remote flexibility.
- The role may be located at the Drone Lab near Fort Walton Beach, Florida, or the Ann Arbor, Michigan office; relocation is offered.
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.