Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Berkshire Grey

Principal engineer developing high-fidelity simulations and digital twins for Berkshire Grey’s AI-powered robotics and logistics automation. Leading scalable platforms that validate, optimize, and deploy complex robotic systems.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing scalable simulation software systems, with a strong focus on Python and C++. Proficient in applying MBSE principles and leading technical strategy for modeling and simulation in robotics and automation.

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Python DevelopmentC++ DevelopmentSimulation Software DevelopmentEmulate3D or Sim3DTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

ModelingSimulationSystem ArchitectureAsynchronous ProgrammingConcurrent ProgrammingSoftware Design PatternsData AnalysisPerformance ProfilingHIL TestingSIL Testing

Soft Skills

Autonomous Project ManagementTechnical CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NVIDIA OmniverseGitJiraLinux/UbuntuDockerKubernetesCI/CD

Industry Keywords

RoboticsAutomationMaterial Handling SystemsDigital TwinsVirtual CommissioningMBSESimulation APIsRESTful ServicesGRPC ServicesDistributed Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsDockerGRPCKubernetesLinuxMongoDBPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, and develop scalable simulation software systems for robotic and automation solutions
Lead development and integration of simulation environments using Emulate3D / Sim3D
Design and implement simulation frameworks, APIs, and services integrating with production robotic software systems
Apply MBSE principles to define system behavior, interfaces, and performance characteristics in simulation environments
Build high-performance, reliable software for system-level modeling, validation, and optimization
Collaborate with robotics, perception, controls, and applications teams to align simulation with real-world system behavior
Develop tools and infrastructure for testing, debugging, and validating robotic systems in simulation
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, establishing simulation and software engineering best practices
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 engineering and product stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field
8+ years of professional software development experience focused on modeling, simulation, or complex systems
Strong development expertise in Python and/or C++
Ability to architect and deliver large-scale simulation and software systems
Ability to operate autonomously and drive projects from concept to production
Ability to define and communicate technical strategy, tradeoffs, and priorities
Ability to navigate and contribute to large, complex codebases
MVP mindset while scaling solutions from prototype to production
Proficiency in simulation software development and system modeling frameworks
Emulate3D or Sim3D (Rockwell Automation) required
Proficiency with NVIDIA Omniverse, system design and software architecture, asynchronous/concurrent programming, Git, Jira, Linux/Ubuntu, code reviews, testing methodologies, CI/CD, and software design patterns
Preferred: experience in robotics, automation, or material handling systems
Preferred: experience with distributed systems, high-performance simulation, robotics simulation, digital twins, virtual commissioning, MBSE, simulation APIs/SDKs, RESTful/gRPC services, data analysis and performance profiling, Docker/Kubernetes, MongoDB, and HIL/SIL testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Architect, design, and develop scalable simulation software systems for robotic and automation solutions
Lead development and integration of simulation environments using Emulate3D / Sim3D
Design and implement simulation frameworks, APIs, and services integrating with production robotic software systems
Apply MBSE principles to define system behavior, interfaces, and performance characteristics in simulation environments
Build high-performance, reliable software for system-level modeling, validation, and optimization
Collaborate with robotics, perception, controls, and applications teams to align simulation with real-world system behavior
Develop tools and infrastructure for testing, debugging, and validating robotic systems in simulation
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, establishing simulation and software engineering best practices
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 engineering and product stakeholders 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field
8+ years of professional software development experience focused on modeling, simulation, or complex systems
Strong development expertise in Python and/or C++
Ability to architect and deliver large-scale simulation and software systems
Ability to operate autonomously and drive projects from concept to production
Ability to define and communicate technical strategy, tradeoffs, and priorities
Ability to navigate and contribute to large, complex codebases
MVP mindset while scaling solutions from prototype to production
Proficiency in simulation software development and system modeling frameworks
Emulate3D or Sim3D (Rockwell Automation) required
Proficiency with NVIDIA Omniverse, system design and software architecture, asynchronous/concurrent programming, Git, Jira, Linux/Ubuntu, code reviews, testing methodologies, CI/CD, and software design patterns
Preferred: experience in robotics, automation, or material handling systems
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