System Engineer - Robotics

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements from user needs and operational concepts
• Design system and system-of-systems architectures aligned with open standards like PYRAMID or FACE
• Develop, deploy, and validate software systems on autonomous vehicles, focusing on robotics, sensors, and vehicle autopilots
• Lead the development of system engineering models and artifacts to capture key design decisions
• Participate in hands-on fieldwork to deploy and troubleshoot software in dynamic, real-world environments
• Collaborate with Perception and Autonomy teams to optimize perception pipelines and vehicle autonomy software
• Leverage simulation environments to validate software behavior before field deployment
• Address inter-vehicle communication to ensure seamless data exchange for collaborative operations

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or 5 years of relevant experience in multi-agent autonomy)
• Strong proficiency in Linux and command-line tools
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, sensors (RADAR, cameras), and vehicle autopilots
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as DDS or ROS 2
• Experience with industry standards like PYRAMID, FACE, ARP 4754A, or DO-178C
• Ability to work in field environments and travel as required (up to 50%)
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on safety-critical systems in the defense or aerospace sectors
• Experience working directly with customers or operators in field-based environments
• Proven ability to document complex processes and communicate technical concepts to cross-disciplinary teams

About the Company

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI. We are creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet, servicing the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. Our solutions are trusted by eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and the United States military.