Autonomy Integration Engineer - Field Robotics & CI/CD

Applied Intuition Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking an AcuityOS engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain autonomy capabilities for vehicles, including sensors and inter‑agent communications. You will work across field deployment and simulation environments to validate software on real vehicles.

The role requires field work, collaboration with multiple teams, and strong engineering fundamentals in robotics and software systems. Applicants should have advanced degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Linux and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, sensors (RADAR, cameras, GPS, SONAR) and vehicle autopilots (PX4, ROS).
• Strong proficiency in Linux and command-line tools.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ (most work in C++).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab for deployments and testing.
• Knowledge of inter-vehicle communication protocols (DDS, UDP, ROS2).
• Experience in integrating third-party software and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering: Develop, deploy, and validate software systems on autonomous vehicles, focusing on robotics, sensors, and vehicle autopilots.
• Field Deployment & Testing: Hands-on fieldwork deploying software on vehicles in real-world environments.
• Interfacing with Sensors and Autopilots: Work with sensors and autopilot systems, integrating them into the autonomous framework.
• Perception & Autonomy Modules: Deploy and optimize perception pipelines and vehicle autonomy software.
• Communication Systems: Ensure robust inter-vehicle data exchange for collaborative autonomy.
• Third-Party Software Integration: Interface with and integrate external software/APIs.
• Software Quality & CI/CD: Improve software integration, CI/CD processes for reliability.
• Simulation & Testing: Use simulations to validate behavior before field deployment.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work with cross-functional teams and document progress.

Skills

Linux

Python

C++

ROS

PX4

DDS

UDP

ROS2

Third‑party integration

CI/CD

Education

MS/PhD in Robotic Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience (5 years)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Applied Intuition is seeking an AcuityOS engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain autonomy capabilities for vehicles, including sensors and inter‑agent communications. You will work across field deployment and simulation environments to validate software on real vehicles.

The role requires field work, collaboration with multiple teams, and strong engineering fundamentals in robotics and software systems. Applicants should have advanced degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Linux and