Software Engineer, Edge & Simulation for Defense

InvestedintheMission; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition is rapidly expanding its defense product ecosystem in Ann Arbor, MI. We seek software engineers across levels to work on Axion, a flagship defense data and tooling platform, delivering high-performance software in C++ that unifies developers and operators in a shared digital environment.

You will design and own systems that accelerate testing, integration, and deployment in multi-domain operations, with direct impact on national security and real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ at the core with professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or other real-time simulation/game engines.
• Familiarity with systems programming, concurrency, performance optimization.
• Interest in simulation, autonomy, robotics, or physical AI.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance software in C++ for Axion, Applied Intuition's defense tooling and data platform.
• Build and extend simulation environments and virtual worlds that enable autonomous systems to be tested and validated before real-world deployment.
• Develop scalable infrastructure that supports multi-domain autonomous operations — from unmanned ground and aerial platforms to broader joint-force integration scenarios.
• Partner with autonomy researchers, product teams, and defense customers to translate mission requirements into robust, mission-ready software solutions.
• Own end-to-end execution of engineering workstreams; from architecture through deployment.
• Contribute to the San Diego site's rapid buildout, helping shape team culture, technical standards, and engineering practices as we scale.
• Interface with DoD programs and defense customers to ensure solutions meet real-world operational demands.

Skills

C++

Python

CS/EE/CE foundation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Unreal Engine

Real-time simulation

Job description

Applied Intuition is rapidly expanding its defense product ecosystem in Ann Arbor, MI. We seek software engineers across levels to work on Axion, a flagship defense data and tooling platform, delivering high-performance software in C++ that unifies developers and operators in a shared digital environment.

You will design and own systems that accelerate testing, integration, and deployment in multi-domain operations, with direct impact on national security and real-world applications.