Staff Robotics Simulation Engineer — Digital Twin

Native American Talent; Des Moines (IA); A distancia; USD 160.000 - 291.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Company vehicle

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors seeks a Staff Software Engineer - Robotics to lead physics-grade simulation development for manipulation, perception, SLAM, and navigation. You will build the simulation infrastructure, model robot platforms, and create sensor models, integrating into CI for continuous validation.

The role sits between core robotics and test, driving virtual commissioning, digital twin workcell import, and collaboration with remote teams across time zones.

Formación

• MS degree or higher in Robotics, CS, ME, or related field.
• Experience with robotics simulation and validation against hardware.
• Strong C++ and Python proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Build and own the simulation environment for validation.
• Model robot platforms with accurate dynamics.
• Implement sensor models for RGB-D and LiDAR.
• Develop scene/plant import tooling from CAD models.
• Integrate simulation into CI for release candidates.
• Support AI team with simulation for data generation.
• Drive virtual commissioning and digital twin roadmap.

Conocimientos

C++

Python

Robotics simulation

CI/CD

Educación

MS or higher in Robotics / CS / ME

Equivalent industry experience

Herramientas

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Process Simulate

URDF/SDF/USD

Descripción del empleo

General Motors seeks a Staff Software Engineer - Robotics to lead physics-grade simulation development for manipulation, perception, SLAM, and navigation. You will build the simulation infrastructure, model robot platforms, and create sensor models, integrating into CI for continuous validation.

The role sits between core robotics and test, driving virtual commissioning, digital twin workcell import, and collaboration with remote teams across time zones.