Senior Simulation Engineer for Space Autonomy & Robotics

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Simulation Engineer III to design, build, and operate high-fidelity digital environments and testbeds for autonomous space systems. You will work with AI/ML, GNC, and vehicle systems engineers to push the boundaries of our simulation capabilities and ensure robustness and readiness for mission-critical software.

The role emphasizes C++/Python development, HIL/SIL testbed implementation, and faster-than-real-time Monte Carlo campaigns to validate autonomy algorithms and sensor

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience developing and utilizing complex, physics-based simulations for aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard simulation frameworks (Gazebo/Ignition, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Unreal Engine, Chrono).
• Strong software development skills in C++ and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation design and execution.
• Experience modeling rigid body dynamics and sensor modalities (cameras, IMUs, LiDAR).

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments using frameworks such as Gazebo, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and other industry-standard tools.
• Create and validate physics-based models of vehicle dynamics, actuator responses, and environmental interactions (e.g., lunar regolith mechanics).
• Develop accurate sensor models for cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, and other sensor modalities essential for autonomous navigation and perception.
• Design, implement, and operate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testbeds to validate flight software and autonomy algorithms against real hardware.
• Execute large-scale, faster-than-real-time simulation campaigns for Monte Carlo analysis, performance characterization, and formal verification of autonomous systems.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to generate high-quality synthetic data for training and testing perception and navigation models.
• Develop tools and infrastructure for simulation automation, data analysis, and results visualization.

Skills

C++

Python

HIL

Gazebo/Isaac Sim

sensor modeling

ROS/ROS2

Education

B.S. in CS/Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical

M.S./Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

Gazebo/Ignition

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Unreal Engine

Chrono

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Simulation Engineer III to design, build, and operate high-fidelity digital environments and testbeds for autonomous space systems. You will work with AI/ML, GNC, and vehicle systems engineers to push the boundaries of our simulation capabilities and ensure robustness and readiness for mission-critical software.

The role emphasizes C++/Python development, HIL/SIL testbed implementation, and faster-than-real-time Monte Carlo campaigns to validate autonomy algorithms and sensor