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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Motion Planning - **Company:** Applied Intuition - **Location:** Ann Arbor, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Linux, Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Motion Planning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, DataOps, Gitlab, Git, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-motion-planning-appliedintuition-com-8294764 ## About the Role * 3-5 years of professional experience in autonomous vehicle motion planning, robotics, or a related field. * Experience in 3D+ path planning using sampling based methods such as RRT* or similar. * Experience in 2/2.5D grid based planning methods such as A* or similar. * Experience developing autonomy algorithms in either C++ or Python * Experience developing or implementing outer-loop control systems * Strong functional, procedural, data-oriented, and object-oriented programming experience * Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab Travel Requirements: * Must be willing to travel as projects requires; estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week (~20%) Security Requirements: * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance, * Experience with UAS GNC/navigation systems such as PX4 and Ardupilot * Ability to use data visualization and debugging tools to support autonomy control development * Experience developing in Docker and containerized development environments, using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu), source control systems, and artifact registries ## Description As an Autonomy Engineer at Applied, your role is pivotal. Your work will involve developing, integrating, and testing core path planning capabilities that span all classes of aerial platforms (Group 1-5). You'll work closely with teams across the entire company to integrate core GNC algorithms into their software and product stacks, supporting applications in both commercial and defense spaces. The challenge is profound, and the rewards are immeasurable, as you build superior systems that empower our military with unrivaled capabilities., * Write software that operates real autonomous aircraft systems including fighter aircraft, maritime surface vessels, group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as simulated models to accomplish tactical military missions * Build, leverage, and improve aerial autonomy software architectures that are ultimately tested and deployed on real systems to accomplish military missions * Collaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate aerial autonomy software onto OEM hardware ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)