Tactile Simulation Research Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics)
Core
Develop and maintain novel simulation architectures for tactile and robotic systems, optimizing fidelity and performance for complex dynamics.
Role type
Senior IC research engineer (tactile simulation & robotics)
Builds
Physically-accurate simulation models for robotic systems
Domain
Robotics, Mechatronics, Haptics, Physics Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, C++, classical mechanics, contact dynamics, numerical methods, physics simulation software, analytical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
tactile sensing, compliant body simulation, AI/ML pipeline optimization, Mujoco, IsaacLab, Drake, validation against physical test data
Technologies
Mujoco, IsaacLab, Drake
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain novel simulation architectures for tactile and robotic systems; Optimize fidelity and performance of simulations with complex dynamics; Calibrate and validate simulation models against empirical or experimental data; Identify and resolve numerical stability issues; Document research findings, methodologies, and technical developments for internal knowledge sharing and external publications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
