Principal AI/ML Robotics Simulation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Implement and refine sensor models (e.g., ToF, RGB-D, LiDAR, IMUs) in platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim using USD and ROS/ROS2.
• Apply FEA techniques to simulate the mechanical behavior of robotic components using tools like Ansys, Comsol, or Abaqus.
• Support efforts to reduce the sim-to-real gap through domain randomization, noise modeling, and physics-based constraints.
• Develop simulation workflows to produce synthetic datasets for AI model training and validation.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to integrate simulation outputs into training pipelines, specifically for physics-informed models.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in robotics simulation, sensor modeling, 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 such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and scientific computing libraries.
• Strong understanding of sim-to-real challenges and validation technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven experience generating synthetic data for AI model training.

About the Company

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that drive advancements in automation, robotics, mobility, healthcare, and energy. Our Edge AI team is on a mission to redefine how machines perceive and interact with the world through real-time, intelligent systems.