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Software Integration Engineer - Defense

Applied Intuition· Defense
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Ann Arbor$120k - $170kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Hands-on systems/hardware engineering role focused on hardware and software integration for vehicle builds, including compute/sensor architecture, harness routing, sensor tuning, and drive-by-wire integration. Travel domestically and internationally to lead builds and installs, with an emphasis on field operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Define hardware architecture for a build (compute, sensors) and drive procurement of long-lead-time components, including supplier onboarding and purchasing-process decisions.
  • Coordinate wiring harness design/build and sensor mounting workstreams, resolving cross-team dependencies between mechanical design, harness build, and shipping timelines.
  • Specify sensor tuning requirements (e.g., camera ISP parameters, resolution, glass-to-glass latency) in partnership with hardware and perception teams, and track them to closure.
  • Partner with autonomy and low-level controls teams to scope DBW validation and tuning plans, distinguishing what's needed for teleoperation vs. full autonomy.
  • Identify and flag technical risk early (e.g., insufficient DBW tuning lead time ahead of a demo) directly to the engineering team, and drive a resolution.
  • Travel onsite — domestically and internationally, including extended stays — to lead vehicle builds, hardware installs, and demo prep in person.
  • Scope new operational sites in new regions from an engineering standpoint: assess power/network/IT infrastructure needs and prep hardware for regulatory/compliance site visits.
  • Work daily across hardware, embedded, and autonomy software teams to resolve integration issues and keep builds moving.
  • Communicate fluidly between deep technical detail and higher-level engineering summaries when working with adjacent teams.

Qualifications

  • - 2+ years of experience in systems/integration engineering, ideally on automotive, robotics, defense, or autonomy programs.
  • - Working knowledge of vehicle hardware integration — harnessing, sensor/compute mounting, and hardware architecture — sufficient to make and defend build decisions.
  • - Comfortable making and owning real engineering tradeoffs under a firm deadline (e.g., tuning approach, sensor spec, hardware architecture).
  • - Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including internationally and for multi-week stretches.
  • - Excellent written and verbal communication, able to move fluidly between deep technical detail and higher-level engineering summaries.
  • - Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant field

Skills

Required:Systems/integration engineeringVehicle hardware integrationTradeoff decision makingTravel willingnessCommunication

Benefits

  • Base salary, equity and benefits as part of total compensation (health, dental, vision, life and disability, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, paid time off)
Last updated Oct 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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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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