Autonomy Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer
Description
Own simulation software configuration management, source control, build automation, and release processes to ensure traceable, repeatable, and validated digital twin environments throughout the product development lifecycle.
Build a high-fidelity digital twin (physics, drivetrain, sensors) of the vehicle and environment.
Develop and maintain validated vehicle dynamics models representing steering, braking, drivetrain, and vehicle responses.
Develop scalable scenario generation frameworks for autonomy verification and validation.
Generate synthetic training and validation datasets supporting perception development.
Guarantee simulation scenarios cover all key autonomy modes and edge cases within defined ODD.
Define simulation coverage metrics to quantify validation completeness and corner-case exposure.
Develop ground-truth and sensor-fidelity models for camera, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, and inertial sensors.
Support virtual validation initiatives to reduce physical testing requirements.
Integrate ROS2 autonomy stack for closed-loop simulation.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineer or other related field required.
Years of Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required.
Software Knowledge: Python, C or similar programming languages required; ROS2 architecture, Linux development environments, version control systems (Git) required.
Additional Requirements:
Required Skills: Digital twin development workflows. Experience with simulation platforms and Python-based simulation environments. Understand physics simulation, vehicle dynamics, and sensor modelling. Sim-to-real validation approaches. Experience integrating robotics systems into simulation. Ability to design test scenarios and evaluate simulation outputs. Experience using Git, Azure DevOps or equivalent source-control systems. Familiarity with automated build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation.
Preferred Skills: Experience with autonomy simulation platforms such as CARLA, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or Omniverse. Strong understanding of ROS2 architecture. Domain randomization in synthetic data generation for AI/ML. LiDAR, camera, GPS simulation models. Experience with SIL/HIL validation methodologies.
Travel Requirements:
~10% travel required to collect ground-truth data, validate simulation fidelity against field results, and support correlation between virtual and real-world testing.
Valid driver’s license required.
Open to considering remote work for this opportunity. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).
AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
EEO Statement
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Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 08/25/2026, 8:47:31 AM
Job Number: 344646
Bachelor's degree in software, electrical, or mechatronic engineering; 2+ years relevant experience; Python, C, ROS2, Linux, Git; digital twin and simulation experience; valid driver's license; ~10% travel.
Key Responsibilities
- building digital twins
- developing simulation models
- integrating ROS2 stack
Skills & Tools
Python, C, ROS2, Linux, Git, Azure DevOps, CARLA, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Omniverse
Job Details
- Category: Engineering
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Augusta, Georgia, United States
- Languages: English
About Textron Specialized Vehicles
A Textron company specializing in specialized vehicles and autonomy simulation. — Industry: Manufacturing