Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Architect, design, and develop scalable simulation software systems tailored for robotic and automation solutions.

• Spearhead the development and integration of simulation environments utilizing Emulate3D / Sim3D.

• Design and implement simulation frameworks, APIs, and services that integrate seamlessly with production robotic software systems.

• Employ MBSE principles to define system behavior, interfaces, and performance characteristics within simulation environments.

• Create high-performance, reliable software for system-level modeling, validation, and optimization.

• Collaborate with teams in robotics, perception, controls, and applications to ensure simulation aligns with real-world system behavior.

• Develop tools and infrastructure for testing, debugging, and validating robotic systems in simulated environments.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, establishing best practices in simulation and software engineering.

• Shape engineering strategy and roadmap concerning modeling, simulation, and system architecture.

• Analyze system performance, identify potential risks, and devise mitigation strategies through insights driven by simulation.

• Communicate technical direction, progress, and trade-offs effectively to engineering and product stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 8 years of professional software development experience with a focus on modeling, simulation, or complex systems.

• Strong expertise in development using Python and/or C++.

• Capability to architect and deliver large-scale simulation and software systems.

• Ability to work independently and drive projects from inception to production.

• Skill in defining and communicating technical strategies, trade-offs, and priorities.

• Proficiency in navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases.

• An MVP mindset while transitioning solutions from prototype to production.

• Expertise in simulation software development and system modeling frameworks.

• Experience with Emulate3D or Sim3D (Rockwell Automation) is required.

• Proficient with NVIDIA Omniverse, system design and software architecture, asynchronous/concurrent programming, Git, Jira, Linux/Ubuntu, code reviews, testing methodologies, CI/CD, and software design patterns.

• Preferred: experience in robotics, automation, or material handling systems.

• Preferred: familiarity with distributed systems, high-performance simulation, robotics simulation, digital twins, virtual commissioning, MBSE, simulation APIs/SDKs, RESTful/gRPC services, data analysis, performance profiling, Docker/Kubernetes, MongoDB, and HIL/SIL testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.