Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

About The Job

Berkshire Grey is a leader in AI-powered robotics, delivering intelligent automation solutions for e-commerce, retail, and logistics. Our systems transform pick, pack, and sort operations through advanced robotics and software. In the role of

Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

, you will lead the development of

high-fidelity simulation platforms and digital twins

that drive system design, validation, and deployment. This role blends

 software engineering with modeling and simulation

, enabling rapid development, testing, and optimization of complex robotic systems.

You will define and build the simulations that support system-level decision making, accelerate product development, and ensure robust performance in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop

  scalable simulation software systems

  for robotic and automation solutions.
• Lead the development and integration of

  sim environments

  using tools such as

  Emulate3D / Sim3D

  .
• Design and implement

  simulation frameworks, APIs, and services

  that integrate with production robotic software systems.
• Apply

  MBSE principles

  to define system behavior, interfaces, and performance characteristics within simulation environments.
• Build high-performance, reliable software for

  system-level modeling, validation, and optimization

  .
• Collaborate closely with

  robotics, perception, controls, and applications teams

  to ensure alignment between simulation and real-world system behavior.
• Develop tools and infrastructure for

  testing, debugging, and validating robotic systems in simulation

  .
• Provide

  technical leadership and mentorship

  , establishing best practices in simulation and software engineering.
• Influence

  engineering strategy and roadmap

  for modeling, simulation, and system architecture.
• Analyze system performance, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies through simulation-driven insights.
• Communicate technical direction, progress, and tradeoffs to stakeholders across engineering and product teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.

8+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on modeling, simulation, or complex systems.

Software development experience in

Python and/or C++

.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Architect and deliver

  large-scale simulation and software systems

• Operate autonomously and drive projects from concept to production
• Define and communicate

  technical strategy, tradeoffs, and priorities

• Navigate and contribute to

  large, complex codebases

• Apply an MVP mindset while scaling solutions from prototype to production

Proficient in:

• Simulation software development and system modeling frameworks

• Emulate3D or Sim3D (Rockwell Automation)

  (required)
• Nividia Omniverse
• System design and software architecture
  
• Git, Jira, and modern development workflows
• Linux / Ubuntu environments
• Code reviews, testing methodologies, and CI/CD practices
• Software design patterns (modular, scalable, fault-tolerant systems)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in

robotics, automation, industrial or material handling systems

.

Strong experience in one or more of the following:

• Distributed systems and high-performance simulation environments
• Robotics simulation, digital twins, and virtual commissioning
• MBSE tools and methodologies
• API and SDK development for simulation platforms
• RESTful and/or gRPC services

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