Senior Robotics Engineer - Simulation

Senior Robotics Engineer – Simulation & Autonomous Systems

Bangalore | Full-Time | 5–8 Years Experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to architect and build advanced simulation and digital twin systems for large-scale autonomous platforms.

In this role, you will develop high-fidelity virtual environments that accurately replicate real-world marine conditions and vehicle behavior. Your work will enable rapid testing, validation, and iteration of autonomy algorithms in a controlled environment—significantly reducing reliance on costly and time-intensive field trials.

You will operate at the intersection of robotics, physics-based modeling, and real-time simulation , contributing to everything from environmental modeling and sensor simulation to full-system digital twins. This role requires strong ownership, as you will help define the simulation strategy, infrastructure, and validation frameworks that underpin the entire autonomy development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity simulation environments for marine conditions (currents, waves, acoustics, etc.)
• Build and maintain digital twin systems for autonomous underwater vehicles
• Model vehicle physics including hydrodynamics, buoyancy, and 6-DOF motion
• Create realistic sensor simulations (sonar, LiDAR, IMU, cameras, etc.)
• Optimize simulation systems for real-time or faster-than-real-time performance
• Integrate simulation with ROS-based autonomy stacks
• Enable Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Design validation frameworks to correlate simulation vs real-world performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in robotics simulation / modeling / digital twin systems
• Strong programming skills in C++
• Experience with simulation engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, NVIDIA Isaac, or similar)
• Solid understanding of physics, linear algebra, and numerical methods
• Experience with ROS / ROS2 integration
• Hands-on experience in physics-based simulation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marine / underwater simulation or hydrodynamics
• Knowledge of autonomous systems, control systems, or validation frameworks
• Experience with GPU / parallel computing
• Familiarity with sonar / acoustic modeling
• Exposure to NVIDIA Omniverse / Isaac Sim
• Contributions to open-source or research publications in robotics

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge autonomous systems with real-world impact
• Accelerate development through advanced simulation technologies
• Solve complex engineering challenges at the intersection of robotics and physics
• Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role
• Competitive compensation + health insurance