Robotic Software Engineer (Drone Stack)

About this role

Applied Intuition seeks a Robotic Software Engineer to design and integrate autonomy systems for defense and commercial drone platforms. You'll deploy algorithms across simulation and live flight environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver hardware-software solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles.

What you'll do

• Integrate and deploy autonomy software onto embedded Linux platforms and UAV hardware, including sensors and autopilot systems
• Develop modular autonomy capabilities for defense applications across diverse vehicle platforms
• Conduct system-level testing and validation in SIL, HIL, and live flight test environments
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues to ensure reliability and performance of autonomous systems
• Support live flight testing of autonomy software on Group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles
• Collaborate with DoD experts and OEM vendors on autonomy software integration

What they're looking for

• C++ programming
• Pixhawk autopilot integration (ArduPilot/PX4)
• Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
• Linux operating systems and Docker containerization
• Git and version control systems
• Hardware-software integration and robotics systems
• Real-time and edge computing systems
• System testing and validation methodologies

Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge physical AI and autonomous systems technology
• Collaborate with top global automakers and U.S. military clients
• Flexible work arrangement with 5-day in-office expectation in Washington D.C.
• Opportunity to support live UAV flight testing and demonstrations
• Access to modern development tools and containerized environments
• Fast-growing $15 billion company with global presence