Simulation Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

Rocket Lab; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous driving technology is seeking a highly skilled Simulation Engineer. In this role, you will develop and maintain advanced simulation environments essential for validating the performance of autonomous driving systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills, extensive experience in simulation technologies, and an educational background in engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience required.
• Project experience in simulation or autonomous vehicles is preferred.
• Comfortable with middleware integration like ROS/ROS2.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments for autonomous driving testing.
• Design and execute simulation experiments to validate algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated simulation tools.

Skills

Programming skills

Simulation software proficiency

Communication skills

Understanding of cloud technologies

Education

M.S or Ph.D. degree in relevant engineering

Tools

C/C++/Python

Carla

CarSim

Simulink

AWS

GCP

Azure

Linux

Git

SQL

Job description

We are looking for the best

We are seeking a highly skilled Simulation Engineer to join our Autonomous Driving organization. As a Simulation Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining advanced simulation environments to validate and verify the performance of our autonomous driving systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the robustness, scalability, and accuracy of our simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments for testing autonomous driving algorithms and software

• Implement realistic vehicle models, sensor models, and environmental models within the simulation framework

• Design and execute simulation experiments to validate and verify the performance of perception, planning, and control algorithms

• Collaborate with software engineers, robotics engineers, and data scientists to integrate simulation tools into the development pipeline

• Analyze simulation results and provide actionable insights to improve the performance and reliability of autonomous driving systems

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in simulation technology and incorporate them into our development processes

Qualifications

• M.S or Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering program

• Have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

• Having excellent programming skills (C/C++/Python, etc.)

• Proficient in using simulation software, such as Carla, CarSim, Simulink, or similar tools

• Understanding of self-driving stack and cloud technologies

• Project experience aligned to simulation, autonomous vehicles, or robotics

• Proficient in working with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)

• Skilled in working with middleware development and integration (e.g., ROS/ROS2)

• Comfortable with Linux, Git, and SQL

• Possess communication skills for collaboration with other teams

Interview Process

• Application Review - Coding Test - 1st Interview - 2nd Interview - Offer

• The process may vary by position and is subject to change.

• Schedule and results will be communicated via the email provided in your application.

Additional Information

• In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

• If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to [e-mail].

• We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.

• Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement

• 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Base Salary:

$120,000 - $305,000