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Simulation Modeling Engineer: 26-01627

Akraya Inc.

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100–$107.38 Per Hour
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Automation, Blender, C++ Programming Language, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cisco Unity, Geometry, Leadership, Maya, Model Validation, Physics, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Robotics, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Simulation, Software Development, SolidWorks, Technical Recruiting, Testing
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
2 days ago
Primary Skills: 3D Modeling Tools (Advanced), Robotics simulation (Advanced), Python scripting (Intermediate), CAD conversion (Proficient), C++ programming (Intermediate)
Contract Type:  W2
Duration:  6+ Months with possible extension
Location: Boston, MA (#LI-Onsite)
Pay Range: $100.00 - 107.38 per hour on W2
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Job Summary:
This role is for a Simulation Modeling Engineer to build physics-based simulation environments for client's Robotics. You will be responsible for converting CAD designs into simulation-ready assets, developing and optimizing collision models, and validating imported simulation assets. The position requires independent work, technical decision-making, and adherence to modeling standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Convert CAD assemblies into simulation-ready formats.
  • Create and maintain robotic workcell configurations.
  • Develop and optimize collision meshes for accurate physics simulation.
  • Configure simulated sensors and perception hardware.
  • Build and execute model integrity tests.
Must-Have Skills:
  • 5+ years professional SW development experience.
  • 1+ year working with 3D modeling tools (Blender, SolidWorks, Maya, or equivalent)
  • Experience with robotics simulation formats: URDF, SDF, MJCF, or similar
  • Familiarity with mesh processing: decimation, convex decomposition, tetrahedral meshing, collision geometry generation
  • Understanding of rigid body kinematics (joint types, coordinate frames, forward/inverse kinematics)
  • Proficiency in Python for scripting asset pipelines and automation
  • 1+ year cumulative experience with at least one of: game engines (Unreal, Unity), physics engines (Drake, MuJoCo, Bullet, PhysX), or robotics simulation platforms (Gazebo, Isaac Sim)
Industry Experience:
Experience in robotics engineering and 3D content creation is highly preferred for this role.

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