Applied Intuition
Software Engineer
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Job Description
Applied Intuition is looking for a Software Engineer (Drone Stack Team) to architect and field advanced autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems that bridge hardware and software. In this role, you'll bring autonomy stacks to life on real vehicle platforms, standing up integrations, running SIL and HIL evaluations, and supporting live testing in the field. Strong fundamentals in computer networking and code integration, along with genuine enthusiasm for hands-on robotics work, are essential. You'll partner with teams across the company to ship dependable, scalable capabilities to both defense and commercial customers, owning everything from end-to-end hardware-software integration to troubleshooting and customer-facing demos.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline, plus at least 3 years of hands-on robotics experience spanning hardware, software, and systems integration
- Proficiency in a modern programming language (modern C++ is required), with development experience in Docker, containerized deployments, and Linux distributions such as Ubuntu or RHEL, and comfort with everyday tooling like git, GitLab, and Visual Studio Code
- Hands-on integration of robotics or autonomy products with Pixhawk-family autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4), plus working knowledge of common communication buses and protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, and Ethernet
- Exposure to real-time, edge, and safety-critical computing in SIL, HIL, test, and operational settings, paired with strong communication skills and a customer-first approach to project delivery
- Ability to travel for on-site integrations and demos (roughly 10–20%)
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
- Modern C++ standards (C++11/17/20), plus Bash and CMake
- An FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Familiarity with Agile workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Hands-on work with COTS compute hardware like NVIDIA Jetson or Raspberry Pi
- An active U.S. SECRET clearance
Skills & Technologies
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Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$125,000 – $185,000
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
3 days ago
Country
US