Staff AI/ML Robotics Simulation Engineer — Edge AI

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Limerick seeks a Staff AI/ML Robotics Test Engineer to lead sensor simulation and mechanical validation for robotic systems. You will design custom sensor models, apply FEA, and drive sim-to-real alignment across hardware and AI teams.

The role requires 6+ years in robotics simulation, strong Python/C++ skills, and hands-on ML framework experience. You will mentor engineers and advance simulation-driven validation in a fast-paced Edge AI environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, CS, Physics, or related field.
• 6+ years in robotics simulation, sensor modelling, or mechanical validation.
• Deep expertise in simulation platforms (e.g., Isaac Sim, Gazebo) and sensor modelling.
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, and software development best practices.
• Hands-on experience with FEA tools such as Ansys, Comsol, or Abaqus.
• Experience with advanced ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and scientific computing libraries.
• Proven track record of integrating simulation with real-world robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Sensor Simulation & Modelling: Design and implement custom sensor models (e.g., ToF, RGB-D, LiDAR, IMUs) in simulation platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, leveraging USD for integration.
• Mechanical Simulation & FEA: Apply traditional numerical simulation techniques (e.g., FEA) to model mechanical behaviour of robotic components. Use tools such as Ansys, Comsol, or Abaqus to simulate stress, deformation, and dynamic response.
• Sim-to-Real Alignment: Lead efforts to close the sim-to-real gap in robotics use-cases through domain randomization, noise modelling, and physics-based constraints. Validate simulation outputs against real-world data.
• Synthetic Data Generation: Develop simulation-driven workflows to produce high-quality synthetic datasets for training AI models, including perception, control, and physics-informed neural networks.
• ML Integration: Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to integrate simulation outputs into model training pipelines, especially for physics-informed machine learning (PIML) applications.
• Field Validation & Support: Oversee on-site testing and validation of robotic platforms and sensor arrays, ensuring simulation fidelity and real-world performance alignment.
• Innovation & Leadership: Stay current with advancements in robotics simulation, sensor technologies, and AI. Mentor junior engineers and guide the adoption of innovative simulation and validation techniques.

Skills

Python

C++

Robotics

Simulation

ML frameworks

Education

Ph.D. or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, CS, Physics, or related

Tools

Isaac Sim

Gazebo

Ansys

Comsol

Abaqus

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. in Limerick seeks a Staff AI/ML Robotics Test Engineer to lead sensor simulation and mechanical validation for robotic systems. You will design custom sensor models, apply FEA, and drive sim-to-real alignment across hardware and AI teams.

The role requires 6+ years in robotics simulation, strong Python/C++ skills, and hands-on ML framework experience. You will mentor engineers and advance simulation-driven validation in a fast-paced Edge AI environment.