Simulation Engineer

Lumicity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity in New York City is seeking simulation engineers at all levels to join a fast-growing start-up. You will build high-fidelity simulation systems used to design, test and validate real-world autonomous systems, spanning physics, sensors, robotics and sim-to-real.

The role offers significant technical leadership potential with ownership to define simulation capabilities from an early stage, in a team with strong robotics and AI backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building inside physics-based simulation platforms (e.g., Isaac Sim/Lab, MuJoCo).
• Experience with sim-to-real / real-to-sim validation.
• Experience building and validating simulation models across robotics, dynamics, contacts, actuators, environments, or sensors.
• Sensor simulation/modeling across camera, LiDAR, radar, IR/thermal or similar is valuable.

Skills

Isaac Sim

MuJoCo

Sim-to-real validation

Sensor simulation

Robotics simulation

Education

Tools

Physics-based engines

Job description

We’re looking for Simulation Engineers at all levels to join a fast-growing, well-funded start-up in New York City.

You’ll build high-fidelity simulation systems used to design, test and validate real-world autonomous systems, working across physics, sensors, robotics and sim-to-real.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience building inside physics-based simulation platforms such as Isaac Sim/Lab or MuJoCo
• Experience with sim-to-real / real-to-sim validation
• Experience building and validating simulation models across robotics, dynamics, contacts, actuators, environments, or sensors
• Sensor simulation/modeling across camera, LiDAR, radar, IR/thermal or similar is particularly valuable
• Open to strong junior engineers through Staff/Principal-level simulation specialists
• Join an experienced founding team with backgrounds across robotics, autonomy and AI
• High ownership with the opportunity to help define simulation capabilities from an early stage
• Significant technical leadership potential for senior hires
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available