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Senior Robotic Hardware Engineer

Applied Intuition· R&D / Hardware Engineering
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Hybrid (Fort Walton Beach, FL)$100k - $150kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior Robotics Hardware Engineer responsible for bridging hardware design, GNC, and software teams to deliver flight-ready systems, architect verification workflows, and build real-time monitoring tools for autonomous platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the hardware-software bring-up process, driving initial integration and validation of flight systems from the bench to the airfield.
  • Deliver integrated, flight-ready systems by bridging autopilot firmware, onboard compute, and peripheral vehicle hardware.
  • Define and control system interfaces across flight controllers, payloads, and ground stations to ensure seamless communication and data integrity.
  • Make critical system-level tradeoffs between embedded software performance, autonomy requirements, and hardware constraints.
  • Design and scale automated test frameworks, including high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments with realistic sensor and vehicle simulation.
  • Architect repeatable verification workflows to enable rapid iteration and reduce cycle time from code changes to validated flight behavior.
  • Build custom tooling for real-time monitoring and post-flight analysis to convert test data into actionable improvements.
  • Serve as the technical authority for integration and verification between hardware design, GNC, and software teams.
  • Support flight test campaigns as hands-on technical lead, troubleshooting and ensuring mission success.
  • Set standards for design patterns and hardware abstraction for robust, scalable flight software.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in robotics hardware integration, embedded systems, or aerospace engineering.
  • Deep expertise in vehicle electronics integration, bridging autopilot firmware (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot) with onboard compute (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi) and sensors.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience writing hardware abstraction layers or drivers for real-time systems.
  • Hands-on experience with CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, and MAVLink.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling HIL testing for autonomous vehicles or drones.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead system-level bring-up from bench-top prototyping to field/flight operations.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and collaboration to act as the glue between GNC, software, and mechanical teams.

Skills

Required:Hardware-software integrationC++PythonCAN, UART, I2C, SPI, MAVLink

Benefits

  • Base salary, equity, and benefits as part of total compensation.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
  • Learning and wellness stipends.
  • Paid time off.
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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