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Applied Intuition · 8 hours ago

Robotic Autonomy Software Engineer

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$125K/yr - $165K/yr

2+ years exp

Applied Intuition is a vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. As a Robotic Autonomy Software Engineer, you will design and integrate complex autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Adapt and develop modular and agile autonomy capabilities across diverse defense problems

Integrate and deploy autonomy solutions onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms, including interfacing with sensors and collecting data

Troubleshoot complex integration and software issues to ensure high reliability and performance

Integrate autonomy software into hardware in collaboration with autonomy engineers that supports full integration with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, ground control stations, etc

Support live flight test of autonomy software on group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors on the integration of EpiSci autonomy software onto OEM UAS hardware

Conduct system-level setup, testing, and validation, including software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop evaluations

Collaborate with autonomy engineers to implement service-oriented-architecture software and inter-process messaging systems for autonomous UASs

Collaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware

Qualification

RoboticsC++Embedded LinuxAutonomy integrationCommunication protocolsDockerGitVisual Studio CodeCommunicationCustomer-oriented mindset

Required

BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field

2+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems (hardware, software, and integration)

Experience with software programming languages: C++ preferred

Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4)

Experience integrating with communication busses & protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, Ethernet

Experience developing in Docker, containerized deployment environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu)

Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab

Familiarity with real-time, edge computing, and safety-critical systems operating in software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), test & operational environments

Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented project delivery mindset

Willingness to travel frequently for on-site integration and demonstrations (estimated 10–20%)

U.S. Citizenship

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance