Cyngn is looking for a Senior Simulation Software Engineer to join their Behavior team to model the physical and dynamic behavior of their autonomous industrial vehicles and their interaction with warehouse environments. This role will focus on integrating multi-body dynamics models into simulation environments for higher-fidelity testing and behavior validation.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience contributing to the simulation of robotics or automotive systems with a focus on vehicle dynamics modeling.
- 3+ years writing C++ and Python software in production environments (architecture, design, testing, performance optimization, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and validate externally authored dynamics models (e.g., FMUs or equivalent) into simulation environments.
- Solid understanding of multi-body dynamics, control theory, robotic system architecture, and autonomous vehicle behavior analysis.
- Experience using MapleSim for developing Functional Mock-up Units (FMUs) for model exchange and co-simulation
- Familiarity with NVIDIA Omniverse/IsaacSim for simulating robotic systems, applications, and complex environments.
- Proficiency using ROS in production robotics applications with exposure to ROS2 and/or other publish/subscribe middleware architectures.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and validate both physics-based and data driven models of vehicle motion, including drive, steer, braking, and load-handling behaviors.
- Integrate externally developed models - exported via FMU or equivalent standards - into Cyngn simulation environments.
- Model contact interactions between the vehicle and the environment, including pallet engagement, ramp handling, and frictional effects.
- Tune dynamic parameters to match real-world vehicle responses using log data and system identification techniques.
- Build tools to assess performance and identify simulation realism gaps across large datasets.
- Partner with Simulation Infrastructure engineers to expose modeling components via robust APIs, configuration systems, and test frameworks.
Other
- M.S/PhD with a focus in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, a related technical field, and/or equivalent practical background.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills with a proven track record of delivering production quality software in a collaborative, cross-functional team setting.
- Comfortable with modern software development tools and workflows, including version control (Git) and project management platforms (e.g. Jira)
