Applied Intuition
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is a vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI‑driven machines. Founded in 2017 and valued at $15 billion after its Series F funding, it delivers the Vehicle OS, Self‑Driving System, and toolchain that help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major defense programs trust Applied Intuition’s solutions. The company services automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture, and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA with offices worldwide. About EpiSci
EpiSci, an Applied Intuition company, develops next‑generation tactical autonomy solutions for national security problems. Its software is technology‑agnostic, operationally informed, and has piloted swarms of uncrewed aerial systems and tactical fighter aircraft. EpiSci delivers speed, cost‑efficiency, and scalability as the preferred partner for defense agencies seeking mission‑critical autonomy solutions. About The Role
As an Autonomy Engineer on the Air Combat Autonomy team, you will design and build architectures and systems for tactical autonomy applications. You will craft hybrid autonomous algorithms that redefine boundaries of commercial and defense systems, building superior systems that empower the military with unrivaled capabilities. We are an in‑office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.) Responsibilities
Write software that operates real autonomous aircraft systems, including F‑16 fighter jets, group 1‑5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and simulated models to accomplish tactical military missions. Build, leverage, and improve robotic autonomy software architectures that are ultimately tested and deployed on real systems to accomplish military missions. Implement, leverage, and improve state‑of‑the‑art UAS autonomy solutions to sense, process, decide, and act in the context of tactical missions. Collaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and third‑party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware. Optimize autonomy algorithms for sensor processing, track propagation and correlation, environment mapping, mission and trajectory planning, reasoning over uncertain states, optimization, learning, and control theory. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field. At least 2 years of hands‑on experience developing software for autonomous robotic systems. High proficiency in Python or C++ programming languages. Strong functional, procedural, data‑oriented, and object‑oriented programming experience with clean code principles and good design patterns. Travel Requirements
Must be willing to travel as projects require; estimated average travel is once every other month for 2 days to 1 week (~10%). Security Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Nice to have
Ability to use data visualization and debugging tools to support autonomous agent development. Experience with Docker and containerized development environments, Linux operating systems, source control systems, and artifact registries. Proficiency in Rust and C++ (version 17 and later). Experience with defense modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM and NGTS. Experience with mission and autonomy architecture frameworks such as OMS UCI and ROS. Compensation
Base salary ranges from $120 000 to $180 000 USD annually. Compensation also includes equity options or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Benefits are subject to change and may vary by jurisdiction. Equal Opportunity Statement
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. Applied Intuition is an equal‑opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. The parties agree to abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. The parties also agree to comply with Executive Order 13496 regarding employee rights under federal labor laws. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Software Development
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Applied Intuition is a vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI‑driven machines. Founded in 2017 and valued at $15 billion after its Series F funding, it delivers the Vehicle OS, Self‑Driving System, and toolchain that help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major defense programs trust Applied Intuition’s solutions. The company services automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture, and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA with offices worldwide. About EpiSci
EpiSci, an Applied Intuition company, develops next‑generation tactical autonomy solutions for national security problems. Its software is technology‑agnostic, operationally informed, and has piloted swarms of uncrewed aerial systems and tactical fighter aircraft. EpiSci delivers speed, cost‑efficiency, and scalability as the preferred partner for defense agencies seeking mission‑critical autonomy solutions. About The Role
As an Autonomy Engineer on the Air Combat Autonomy team, you will design and build architectures and systems for tactical autonomy applications. You will craft hybrid autonomous algorithms that redefine boundaries of commercial and defense systems, building superior systems that empower the military with unrivaled capabilities. We are an in‑office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.) Responsibilities
Write software that operates real autonomous aircraft systems, including F‑16 fighter jets, group 1‑5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and simulated models to accomplish tactical military missions. Build, leverage, and improve robotic autonomy software architectures that are ultimately tested and deployed on real systems to accomplish military missions. Implement, leverage, and improve state‑of‑the‑art UAS autonomy solutions to sense, process, decide, and act in the context of tactical missions. Collaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and third‑party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware. Optimize autonomy algorithms for sensor processing, track propagation and correlation, environment mapping, mission and trajectory planning, reasoning over uncertain states, optimization, learning, and control theory. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field. At least 2 years of hands‑on experience developing software for autonomous robotic systems. High proficiency in Python or C++ programming languages. Strong functional, procedural, data‑oriented, and object‑oriented programming experience with clean code principles and good design patterns. Travel Requirements
Must be willing to travel as projects require; estimated average travel is once every other month for 2 days to 1 week (~10%). Security Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Nice to have
Ability to use data visualization and debugging tools to support autonomous agent development. Experience with Docker and containerized development environments, Linux operating systems, source control systems, and artifact registries. Proficiency in Rust and C++ (version 17 and later). Experience with defense modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM and NGTS. Experience with mission and autonomy architecture frameworks such as OMS UCI and ROS. Compensation
Base salary ranges from $120 000 to $180 000 USD annually. Compensation also includes equity options or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Benefits are subject to change and may vary by jurisdiction. Equal Opportunity Statement
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. Applied Intuition is an equal‑opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. The parties agree to abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. The parties also agree to comply with Executive Order 13496 regarding employee rights under federal labor laws. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Software Development
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