Software Engineer (Drone Stack)

Applied Intuition; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Equity

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Benefits

Employer Match

Learning Stipend

Wellness Stipend

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking an Architect to advance field autonomy systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. You will bridge hardware and software, perform system‑level bring‑up, and validate via SIL/HIL with live flight testing.

The role requires a Robotics or CS degree, 3+ years hands‑on robotics experience, and proficiency in modern C++. U.S. citizenship with eligibility for security clearance and autopilot/communication protocol experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Robotics or Computer Science with hands‑on robotics experience.
• Must have 3+ years of robotics experience and proficiency in modern C++.
• U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance; experience with autopilots and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Architect and field advanced autonomy systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Perform system‑level bring‑up, validation via SIL/HIL, and live flight testing.

Skills

Modern C++

Docker

Linux

Robotics Integration

Pixhawk

ArduPilot

PX4

UART

SPI

I2C

Ethernet

SIL

HIL

Git

GitLab

Visual Studio Code

Education

Degree in Robotics or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Git

GitLab

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Architect and field advanced autonomy systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, bridging the gap between hardware and software. Responsibilities include performing system-level bring-up, validation via SIL/HIL, and conducting live flight testing.

Requirements:

• Requires a degree in Robotics or Computer Science with at least 3 years of hands‑on robotics experience and proficiency in modern C++.


• Candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance and have experience with autopilots and communication protocols.

Key Skills:

• Modern C++


• Docker


• Linux


• Robotics Integration


• Pixhawk


• ArduPilot


• PX4


• UART


• SPI


• I2C


• Ethernet


• SIL


• HIL


• Git


• GitLab


• Visual Studio Code

Benefits:

• Base Salary


• Equity


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• 401k Retirement Benefits


• Employer Match


• Learning Stipend


• Wellness Stipend


• Paid Time Off