Autonomy Systems Engineer - Field Deployment & Robotics

applied; Washington (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to define system requirements, design architectures, and integrate our technology onto autonomous vehicles and defense platforms.

The role spans systems engineering, robotics, software deployment, architecture, integration, and real-world testing. You will work across office and field environments, deploying and validating software on autonomous systems, collaborating with software, autonomy, perception, data science, and field operators to

Qualifications

• Requires MS/PhD in Robotic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Optimization, or equivalent, or 5+ years of autonomy design experience.
• Strong Linux and command-line proficiency.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Hands-on robotics, sensor, and vehicle autopilot experience (e.g., PX4, ROS).
• Knowledge of inter-vehicle communication protocols (DDS, ROS 2).
• Experience integrating third-party software and APIs.
• Familiarity with standards such as PYRAMID, FACE, ARP 4754A, DO-178C.
• Systems architecting and requirements writing experience.
• Field troubleshooting and deployment are required.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements from operational needs and concepts.
• Define and align system architectures with open standards.
• Design reference architectures for autonomy, mission, and weapon systems.
• Lead development of SE models and artifacts to capture design decisions.
• Develop, deploy, and validate software on autonomous vehicles (robotics, sensors, autopilots).
• Perform hands-on fieldwork deploying software on vehicles in dynamic environments.
• Collaborate with software, autonomy, perception, data science, and field teams for robust operation.
• Address inter-vehicle data exchange for collaborative autonomy.
• Use simulations to test vehicle systems before deployment.
• Document processes and provide status updates on improvements.

Skills

Linux

Python

C++

Robotics

V2V protocols

API integration

Aerospace standards

Systems engineering

Field deployment

Education

MS/PhD in Robotic Engineering or related field

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to define system requirements, design architectures, and integrate our technology onto autonomous vehicles and defense platforms.

The role spans systems engineering, robotics, software deployment, architecture, integration, and real-world testing. You will work across office and field environments, deploying and validating software on autonomous systems, collaborating with software, autonomy, perception, data science, and field operators to