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Apptronik

Simulation Engineer

Austin, TX

JOB SUMMARY Few teams get to shape how a humanoid robot learns to perceive, plan, and act - and even fewer let an early-career engineer touch every layer of that stack. As a Simulation Engineer on ...

Apptronik

Simulation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting ... As a Simulation Engineer on the Sim team, you'll contribute across dexterity, design simulation ...

Skild AI

Simulation Engineer

San Mateo, CA

Position Overview We are seeking talented simulation engineers to create expansive simulated worlds to scale up robotic experience. You will have a dual focus: designing high-level virtual ...

Humble Robotics

Simulation Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

About Humble Robotics Working at Humble Robotics means taking on the biggest change in ground ... for a software engineer to join our simulation team. You'll build the systems and tools that ...

Venteon

Manufacturing Simulation Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$65/hr

Knowledge and experience in CAD Design, PLC/Robot programming, and/or electrical design ... Duties of the Manufacturing Simulation Engineer: * Develop and validate digital models of automated ...

Inversion

Simulation Engineer I, Arc Vehicle

Vista, CA · On-site

$71K - $124K/yr

What You'll Do As a Simulation Engineer at Inversion, you will focus on developing, automating, and ... Prior internship experience in a fast-paced aerospace, robotics, or high-tech startup environment.

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level robotic simulation engineer in the United States is $105,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Robotic Simulation Engineer vs Entry Level Robotics Software Developer?

AspectEntry Level Robotic Simulation EngineerEntry Level Robotics Software Developer
Primary FocusDeveloping and testing robotic simulation models and environmentsWriting and optimizing software for robotic systems and applications
Required SkillsRobotics, simulation tools, programming (C++, Python), physicsProgramming, algorithms, robotics frameworks, software development
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, simulation platforms, engineering teamsSoftware development teams, robotics companies, tech firms
Common CertificationsRobotics certifications, simulation software trainingSoftware development certifications, robotics courses

Both roles are entry-level positions in robotics, but the Robotic Simulation Engineer focuses on creating and testing virtual models of robots, while the Robotics Software Developer concentrates on coding and developing software for robotic systems. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers target the right skills and career path in the robotics industry.

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Simulation Engineer

Simulation Engineer

Apptronik

Austin, TX

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Few teams get to shape how a humanoid robot learns to perceive, plan, and act - and even fewer let an early-career engineer touch every layer of that stack. As a Simulation Engineer on the Sim team, you'll contribute across dexterity, design simulation, robot description, and platform tooling, applying strong Python skills, a robotics-fundamentals foundation, and a builder's curiosity to make our simulation infrastructure faster, cleaner, and more useful every week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Author evaluation scenes in Isaac Lab / Isaac Sim from specifications, shortening the loop from "we want to test X" to "X is being tested."
  • Run sim-to-real comparison experiments and produce comparison reports that highlight where simulation diverges from hardware.
  • Contribute to the CAD-to-simulation pipeline - kinematic graphs, collision geometry, mass and inertia properties - so the design org can iterate against simulation faster.
  • Maintain canonical robot models and the validation tooling that protects them from regressions across releases.
  • Improve developer experience on the simulation platform through examples, onboarding documentation, CI infrastructure, and user-issue triage.
  • Bring a fresh-eyes perspective to onboarding documentation so the next engineer joining the team gets productive in days, not weeks.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must-Have
  • 0-2 years of professional software engineering experience (strong internship or research project experience qualifies)
  • Strong Python skills
  • Solid fundamentals: rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, spatial math, programming
  • Coursework or project experience with robotics simulation, computational geometry, or computer graphics
  • Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to work across multiple domains rather than specializing immediately
Nice-to-Have
  • Hands-on experience with Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, or equivalent simulator (coursework or projects count)
  • Familiarity with USD, URDF, MJCF, or other robot/scene description formats
  • Exposure to mechanical engineering, robot hardware, or sim-to-real workflows
  • Some C++ exposure
  • Internship or research experience in robotics, gaming, or graphics

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. MS welcome but not

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
  • Hearing and speech to communicate

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