Embedded Software Engineer (Drone Stack)
Applied Intuition · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Roboticsonsitemid-level$125k–$185k
At a glance
Highlights
- Field advanced autonomy on real vehicle platforms from integration to flight test.
- Validate systems via SIL and HIL evaluation plus live testing across UAVs.
- Partner with DoD warfighters and vendors to bring autonomy to OEM aircraft.
What they offer
- Equity
Ideal candidate
Hands-on robotics engineer who loves bridging software and hardware in the field. Thrives on integration, testing, and shipping dependable autonomy for defense missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of hands-on robotics experience spanning hardware, software, and systems integration
- Proficiency in modern C++ with Docker, Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL), git, GitLab, and VS Code experience
- Hands-on integration with Pixhawk-family autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4)
- Working knowledge of UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, and Ethernet
- Exposure to real-time, edge, and safety-critical computing in SIL, HIL, test, and operational settings
- remote policy
- In-office 5 days a week with occasional remote flexibility
Lab profile
About Applied Intuition
Builds simulation, vehicle OS, and autonomy infrastructure for automotive, defense, and heavy industries.
What they build
- Autonomy software stacks
- Vehicle operating systems
- Simulation and validation tooling
Known for
- Trusted by 18 of top 20 global automakers
- Expertise across automotive, defense, trucking, mining and agriculture
- Full-stack coverage from tooling to OS to autonomy
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Silicon Valley
- Valued at $15 billion
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