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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # C++ Software Engineer - Drone Stack - **Company:** Applied Intuition - **Location:** Arlington, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), CMake, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Raspberry Pi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Robotic Automation Software, RS-232, RS-485 Standard, Server Administration, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Safety Critical Systems, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/csoftware-engineer-drone-stack-arlington-va--8c3102b3-2fd7-4e96-af86-d8183142572f ## About the Role * BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field * 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems (hardware, software, and integration) * Experience with software programming languages: C++ preferred * Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4) * Experience integrating with communication busses & protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485 , SPI/QSPI , I2C , Ethernet * Experience developing in Docker, containerized deployment environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu) * Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab * Familiarity with real-time, edge computing, and safety-critical systems operating in software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), test & operational environments * Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented project delivery mindset * Willingness to travel frequently for on-site integration and demonstrations (estimated 10-20%) * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Nice to have: * Experience in modern C++ (2011, 2017, or 2020 standards), Bash, and CMake * FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate * Experience with Agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines * Prior work with COTS hardware integration such as Nvidia Jetson and Raspberry Pi * Active U.S. SECRET clearance preferred, Affirmative Action, Agile Programming Methodologies, Agriculture, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Repair and Maintenance, C++ Programming Language, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Testing, Construction, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Collection, Docker, Embedded Linux, Ethernet, Federal Contracts, GPS (Global Positioning System), Hardware-Software Integration, High Reliability, I2C, Identify Issues, Linux Operating System, Messaging Technology, Mining Industry, Network Integration, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operating Systems, Performance Management, Product Demonstration, Programming Languages, RS-232, RS-485, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regulations, Robotics, Safety Systems, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Software Administration, Software Engineering, System Operations, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Testing, Trucking, Ubuntu, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), United States Military, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Validation Testing, Willing to Travel, Work From Home ## Description As a Software Engineer on our Drone Stack team, you will design and integrate complex autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems spanning hardware and software domains. You will integrate hardware and software onto vehicle platforms and deploy autonomy algorithms in both SIL, HIL and live test environments. Computer networking, code integration, and a passion for robotics integration is a must. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for defense and commercial customers, providing seamless hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, and customer-facing demonstrations.If you're a strong C++ engineer with no prior drone experience but a keen interest in the space, this role could be an ideal fit. At Applied Intuition you will: * Adapt and develop modular and agile autonomy capabilities across diverse defense problems * Integrate and deploy autonomy solutions onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms, including interfacing with sensors and collecting data * Troubleshoot complex integration and software issues to ensure high reliability and performance * Integrate autonomy software into hardware in collaboration with autonomy engineers that supports full integration with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, ground control stations, etc. * Support live flight test of autonomy software on group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) * Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors on the integration of Applied autonomy software onto OEM UAS hardware * Conduct system-level setup, testing, and validation, including software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop evaluations * Collaborate with autonomy engineers to implement service-oriented-architecture software and inter-process messaging systems for autonomous UASsCollaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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