System Engineer (Robotics)

Join Applied Intuition as a Systems Engineer (Robotics) in the UK. In this critical role, you will define system requirements, design architectures, and integrate our technology onto autonomous vehicles and defense systems. You will work in both office and field-based environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and reliable systems ready for deployment. Benefits include health insurance, a fitness stipend, 401(k) match, learning stipend, parental leave, and catered meals.

• Defining system requirements, designing architectures, and integrating technology onto autonomous vehicles and defense systems.
• Collaborating closely with software engineers, autonomy engineers, perception teams, data scientists, and field operators to ensure systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment.
• Participating in hands-on fieldwork, deploying software on vehicles, and ensuring proper functionality in dynamic, real-world environments.
• Experience in integrating third-party software and APIs
• Systems architecturing and requirements writing experience
• MS or PhD in Robotic 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 and command-line tools
• Experience with standards such as PYRAMID, FACE, ARP 4754A, DO-178C, or similar
• 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)
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Ability to work in field environments, troubleshooting, testing, and deploying systems in challenging conditions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes and communicate technical concepts to cross-disciplinary teams
• Experience working directly with customers, operators, or end users in field-based environments
• Experience working on autonomy, robotics, aerospace, defence, mission systems, or safety-critical systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, including under challenging conditions in remote or field locations
• References who will describe them as low-ego, highly motivated, thoughtfully opinionated, strong communicators and curious listeners
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a UK security clearance
• Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles