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Simulation Engineer - Design & Behavior for Dexterous Robotics

ApptronikAustin, TX
On-site Full-time

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Asset Pipeline & USD Integration: Lead the "Design-to-Sim" workflow by developing tools to swiftly convert CAD into Universal Scene Description (USD) assets, complete with accurate collision meshes, joint limits, and kinematic parameters optimized for Isaac Sim. Evaluation Scene Construction: Create and implement evaluation environments in Isaac Lab, encompassing multiple dexterity benchmarks and scenarios. You will be responsible for modeling the physical properties for high-fidelity photorealistic dynamic simulations. Teleoperation & Retargeting Integration: Develop and maintain the interface between human input devices (VR gloves, controllers) and the simulated hand, ensuring the teleoperation stack operates identically on simulated hands as on real hardware.

About the job

At Apptronik, we are at the forefront of human-centered robotics, passionately developing AI-powered robots aimed at enhancing human life across various domains. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is engineered to collaborate seamlessly with humans, starting with vital sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, and extending to future applications in healthcare, domestic environments, and beyond.

We thrive on innovation, leveraging our expertise in embodied AI across the complete robotics stack to address some of society's most pressing challenges. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in bringing Apollo to market on a large scale, tackling intricate challenges such as safety, commercialization, and mass production to create a better world.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Simulation Engineer to lead the "Design-to-Simulation" loop for our cutting-edge dexterous hands.

In this position, you will act as a vital link between Mechanical Design and Control. Your responsibilities will include integrating new hand designs into the simulation environment, constructing detailed interaction scenes, and implementing teleoperation pipelines that enable us to validate human-like dexterity before any physical components are fabricated. Your work will significantly influence our hardware design by iteratively validating capabilities within the digital twin framework.

Additionally, you will facilitate the advancement of next-generation dexterity by utilizing these simulated hands to train and validate advanced manipulation behaviors. Collaboration with the Controls teams will be essential as you prototype contact-rich skills—such as finger gaiting, sliding, and in-hand reorientation—ensuring our hardware designs are not only mechanically robust but also primed for complex, autonomous tasks.

About Apptronik

Apptronik is a pioneering human-centered robotics company dedicated to creating AI-driven robots that empower humanity in various aspects of life. With our flagship product, Apollo, we aim to revolutionize collaboration between robots and humans, starting with essential industries and expanding into healthcare and domestic applications.

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