Robotic Software Engineer - Air Autonomy
Applied IntuitionWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted March 24, 2026
135000 - 175000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI by creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet.
Job Description
As a Robotic Software Engineer at Applied Intuition, you will design and integrate complex autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems spanning hardware and software domains. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for defense and commercial customers, providing seamless hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, and customer-facing demonstrations.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field
- 3+ 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning and wellness stipends
- Paid time off