Autonomy-Driven Embedded Drone Software Engineer

Applied Intuition; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in total compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, seeks a Robotic Software Engineer to design and integrate autonomous systems across hardware and software for defense and commercial customers. You will deploy autonomy algorithms in SIL, HIL and live test environments, interfacing with sensors, aircraft avionics, and data networks.

The role requires hands-on experience with C++, embedded Linux, Pixhawk/ArduPilot PX4, and real-time integration, plus frequent on-site collaboration with

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Robotics, CS or related engineering field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems (hardware, software, and integration).
• Experience with software programming languages: C++ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems across hardware and software domains.
• Deploy autonomy algorithms in SIL, HIL, and live test environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Skills

C++ programming

Robotics integration

Embedded Linux

Autopilot integration

Networking protocols

Git / GitLab

Docker

Real-time systems

Education

BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering

Tools

Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot / PX4)

Pixhawk

Linux (RHEL / Ubuntu)

Docker

GitLab

VS Code

Job description

Applied Intuition in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, seeks a Robotic Software Engineer to design and integrate autonomous systems across hardware and software for defense and commercial customers. You will deploy autonomy algorithms in SIL, HIL and live test environments, interfacing with sensors, aircraft avionics, and data networks.

The role requires hands-on experience with C++, embedded Linux, Pixhawk/ArduPilot PX4, and real-time integration, plus frequent on-site collaboration with