Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Berkshire Grey

Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer leading the development of simulation platforms at Berkshire Grey. Blending software engineering with modeling to optimize complex robotic systems.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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. 🎯 Requirements
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
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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++simulation software developmentsystem modeling frameworkssoftware design patternssystem designsoftware architecturetesting methodologiesCI/CD practicesMBSE principles

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationautonomyproject managementstrategic influencerisk analysisproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement