Senior Autonomy Engineer - Defense

Applied Intuition

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Base: $150,000 to $190,000 usd annually; equity: o...
On-site
Expert-level c++ programming skills
Entity component system architecture experience
3d/4d spatial systems knowledge
The role involves architecting the Acuity Scene System to enable realistic, high-performance representation of multi-agent environments across air, ground, and maritime domains

Job Summary

  • The role involves architecting the Acuity Scene System to enable realistic, high-performance representation of multi-agent environments across air, ground, and maritime domains.
  • Applied Intuition is a $15 billion valued company powering the future of physical AI with clients including the United States military and top global automakers.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel up to once a month for up to one week and hold or be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Matching Summary

The role involves architecting the Acuity Scene System to enable realistic, high-performance representation of multi-agent environments across air, ground, and maritime domains.

Salary

Base: $150,000 to $190,000 USD annually; Equity: Options and/or restricted stock units included; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k match, and stipends

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert-level C++ programming skills
  • Entity Component System architecture experience
  • 3D/4D spatial systems knowledge
  • High-performance real-time system design
  • Python and shell scripting proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with agentic coding tools
  • Background in game development or simulation
  • Knowledge of physics engines and collision detection
  • Temporal reasoning and 4D scene representation
  • Linux/Docker/C++ toolchain expertise

Key Requirements

  • 5-7+ years professional software engineering experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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