Senior Robotics Simulation Engineer (ROS 2 / Gazebo)

Unikie; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unikie in Helsinki is seeking a Senior Robotics Simulation Engineer to advance robotics simulation as a practical part of software development and testing. You will work on an existing ROS 2 and Gazebo environment, turning simulation scenarios into repeatable tests with clear outcomes and evidence.

You will collaborate with software engineers on automation, test execution and reporting, with potential expansion to NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Omniverse.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ROS 2 and Gazebo in a development or testing context.
• Experience programming in C++ or Python for robotics applications.
• Proficient with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Strong ability to communicate in English and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Run, debug and extend an existing ROS 2/Gazebo simulation.
• Develop and validate test scenarios with measurable outcomes.
• Integrate autonomy and control software with simulated vehicles and sensors.
• Make scenarios reproducible for automated execution and testing.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

English communication

Team collaboration

Tools

ROS 2

Gazebo

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Omniverse

Job description

SENIOR ROBOTICS SIMULATION ENGINEER (ROS 2 / GAZEBO)
We are looking for a senior engineer to make robotics simulation a practical part of software development and testing. You will work on an existing ROS 2 and Gazebo environment, turning simulation scenarios into repeatable tests with clear outcomes and useful evidence.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SENIOR ROBOTICS SIMULATION ENGINEER (ROS 2 / GAZEBO)
We are looking for a senior engineer to make robotics simulation a practical part of software development and testing. You will work on an existing ROS 2 and Gazebo environment, turning simulation scenarios into repeatable tests with clear outcomes and useful evidence.
You will collaborate with software engineers working on automation, test execution and reporting. The work starts with the current simulation setup and can later expand to NVIDIA Isaac Sim and more complex scenarios.
What You Will Do

• Run, debug and extend an existing ROS 2/Gazebo simulation
• Integrate autonomy and control software with simulated vehicles and sensors
• Develop scenarios involving one or more independently controlled machines
• Define measurable behaviour and help implement automated validation checks
• Investigate whether failures come from the software, scenario or simulation model
• Assess what level of vehicle and sensor fidelity each test requires
• Make scenarios reproducible and suitable for automated execution
• Help plan the next steps for a broader simulation and validation environment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Hands-on experience developing or integrating software with ROS 2 and Gazebo
• Experience with mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles or machine control
• Strong C++ or Python skills
• Confidence developing and debugging in Linux
• Experience creating simulation scenarios or tests with measurable outcomes
• Ability to take ownership of technical work and collaborate across engineering disciplines
• Clear communication in English

Considered An Advantage

• NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Omniverse experience
• Navigation, localisation, perception or sensor simulation
• Vehicle dynamics
• Docker, CI/CD or automated testing
• Experience comparing simulation behaviour with physical-system behaviour