Applied Intuition
C++ Embedded Software Engineer - Drone Stack
$135K–$200K
Sunnyvale · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems (hardware, software, and integration).
- Education
- BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
About the job
Integrate and deploy autonomy software on embedded platforms and unmanned aircraft, supporting system testing, troubleshooting, and live flight demonstrations.
What you'll do
- Integrate autonomy software with aircraft hardware, autopilots, sensors, datalinks, and ground control systems.
- Set up and validate systems in software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop environments, and support live UAV flight tests.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and collaborate with autonomy engineers, vendors, and defense customers.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems (hardware, software, and integration).
- Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4), and with communication busses & protocols including UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, and Ethernet.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in modern C++ (2011, 2017, or 2020 standards), Bash, and CMake.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate; active U.S. SECRET clearance preferred.
Pay
$135K – $200K USD base salary
Tools
C++, Pixhawk, ArduPilot, PX4, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, Ethernet
AI focus
Develop, integrate, and deploy autonomy software for unmanned aircraft and other defense applications.
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