Robotics Software Engineer

About the role

The Robotics Software Engineer will work on developing and deploying autonomy solutions for defense platforms. This role involves a mix of field testing, hardware-software integration, and office-based development in SIL and HIL environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable autonomy capabilities for national security customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt mission behavior, navigation, and decision-making logic to meet the needs of diverse defense platforms and missions
• Design and implement autonomy capabilities that are modular and reusable across different vehicle types and programs
• Integrate and deploy autonomy solutions onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms, including interfacing with sensors and collecting data
• Conduct system-level setup, testing, and validation, including software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) evaluations
• Support live flight test of autonomy software on Group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Troubleshoot complex software and integration issues to ensure high reliability and performance across the stack
• Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vendors and cross-functional teams to bring autonomy software to life on OEM and Applied hardware alike

Required skills

• Robotics
• C++
• Autonomy algorithms
• Embedded Linux
• Docker
• Pixhawk
• UART
• SPI
• I2C
• Ethernet

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science, or related engineering field
• Ability to hold UK Security Clearance

About the Company

Applied Intuition is a company powering the future of physical AI by creating digital infrastructure for moving machines. They service industries including automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture with solutions for tools, operating systems, and autonomy.