Senior Robotics Simulation Engineer
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Senior Robotics Simulation Engineer at General Motors’ Manufacturing Technology Development team, you will leverage your expertise in high-fidelity simulation environments and synthetic data pipelines to build scalable virtual worlds for training robotic foundation models. Your daily tasks include customizing Isaac Sim scenes to mirror real-world manufacturing layouts, developing robust data generation pipelines with multi-modal annotations, and optimizing simulation performance for realistic outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with robotics engineers and ML scientists to ensure seamless integration of simulation outputs into machine learning workflows, enhancing model development and deployment efficiency. Essential skills include proficiency in Python and C++, experience with Isaac Sim or similar platforms, and a strong background in 3D vision and sensor modeling techniques.
Skills
What you'll do
- Build and customize high-fidelity simulation scenes in Isaac Sim for robotic tasks.
- Develop synthetic data generation pipelines, including sensor simulation and multi-modal annotations.
- Implement and maintain robust data processing workflows to ensure compatibility with ML training.
- Optimize simulation performance by tuning physics parameters and rendering configurations.
- Conduct hands-on testing and debugging of simulation setups to improve model robustness.
- Document workflows and contribute to best practices for reproducibility across teams.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in simulation or game industry.
- Proficiency with NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Omniverse, or similar platforms.
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++ for simulation APIs and data tools.
- Experience developing synthetic data generation pipelines and multi-modal annotations.
- Familiarity with 3D vision, sensor modeling, and domain randomization techniques.
- Background in robotics frameworks like ROS/ROS2, MoveIt, Nav2 (preferred).
- Experience integrating simulation outputs into ML training pipelines.
Employer
About General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
General Motors (GM) currently has 106 open roles on FindRole.
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