Simulation Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Simulation Engineer (Robotics): Developing and maintaining high-fidelity simulation systems for autonomous unmanned platforms with an accent on physics-based frameworks and SITL/HITL testing. Focus on integrating ROS2-based autonomy stacks, modeling vehicle dynamics, and creating synthetic test environments for contested conditions.

Location: Berlin

Company

hirify.global is a defence technology company designing and manufacturing software-defined, mass-scalable unmanned systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies and Partners.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and extend simulation environments for autonomous and unmanned systems.
• Build physics-based simulation frameworks for robotics and aerospace validation.
• Design realistic scenarios for navigation, control, perception, and mission-level behavior.
• Develop and maintain SITL and HITL test setups for embedded systems and autonomy software.
• Integrate simulation environments with ROS2-based autonomy stacks.
• Collaborate with autonomy, embedded, and robotics engineers to align simulations with real-world operational needs.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Deep understanding of physics, classical mechanics, and system dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with physics engines and simulation frameworks.
• Experience with SITL/HITL testing and ROS2-based systems.
• Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.
• Must be based in Berlin.

Nice to have

• Degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science.
• Experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Omniverse, Gazebo, PX4 SITL, or ArduPilot SITL.
• Background in rigid body dynamics, flight dynamics, or control theory.
• Experience with GPU-accelerated simulation and synthetic data generation.
• Knowledge of sensor modeling for EO, IR, IMU, GNSS, lidar, or radar.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment operating close to the realities of modern conflict.
• Focus on delivering deployable, high-performance systems rather than theoretical promises.
• Opportunity to contribute to the security and defence of Europe.
• Permanent employment contract.