Principal AI/ML Robotics Simulation Engineer

What You'll Do

• Sensor Simulation: Implement and refine sensor models (e.g., ToF, RGB-D, LiDAR, IMUs) in platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, using USD and ROS/ROS2 for integration.
• Mechanical Simulation & FEA: Apply FEA techniques to simulate mechanical behaviour of robotic components using tools like Ansys, Comsol, or Abaqus.
• Sim-to-Real Validation: Support efforts to reduce the sim-to-real gap through domain randomization, noise modelling, and physics-based constraints.
• Synthetic Data Generation: Develop simulation workflows to produce synthetic datasets for AI model training and validation.
• ML Collaboration: Work with AI/ML engineers to integrate simulation outputs into training pipelines, especially for physics-informed models.
• Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in robotics simulation, sensor modelling, or mechanical validation.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and ROS/ROS2.
• Experience with simulation platforms (e.g., Isaac Sim, Gazebo) and FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Comsol, Abaqus).
• Familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and scientific computing libraries.
• Understanding of sim-to-real challenges and validation tech <>· Bonus Experience Contributions to open-source simulation or FEA frameworks.
• Experience with sensor hardware calibration and signal processing.
• Exposure to physics-informed ML or reinforcement learning in robotics.
• Experience generating synthetic data for AI model training.
• Why Join Us? Join ADI’s Edge AI team to help create truly intelligent edge systems — where sensing, learning, and acting happen in real time.
• You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, solving hard problems with people who care about impact, reliability, and real-world performance. #LI-BF1 For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
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• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days