# Systems Engineer - Robotics at Applied Intuition

- Company: Applied Intuition
- What the company does: Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.appliedintuition.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/a6756597-b30b-497b-ae1c-da66dc2912ae
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-systems-engineer-robotics/

## About the role

As a Systems Engineer , you will play a critical role in defining system requirements, designing architectures, and integrating Applied Intuition’s technology onto autonomous vehicles and defense systems. This role combines systems engineering, robotics, software deployment, architecture, integration, and real-world testing.

## What they're looking for

- MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Optimization, or equivalent OR 5 years of relevant experience designing multi-agent autonomy
- Strong proficiency in Linux, command-line tools, and agentic tooling
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
- Hands-on experience with robotic systems, sensors (such as RADAR, cameras, radar), and vehicle autopilots (e.g., PX4, ROS) -> something out of those
- Knowledge of communication protocols for inter-vehicle communications (e.g., DDS, ROS 2, or similar)
- Experience in integrating third-party software and APIs

Tags: Defense