Applied Scientist II

Amazon

North Reading, MA, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Physics-based simulation development
Sim-to-real transfer methods
Machine learning for robotics
This role focuses on advancing physics-based simulation fidelity for contact-rich manipulation and locomotion in dynamic environments

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on advancing physics-based simulation fidelity for contact-rich manipulation and locomotion in dynamic environments.
  • You will design high-performance simulation tools integrated into a robotics design stack to translate research ideas into robust, verifiable data.
  • The team operates at the cutting edge of physics simulation, reinforcement learning, and sim-to-real transfer while collaborating with world-class engineers.

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This role focuses on advancing physics-based simulation fidelity for contact-rich manipulation and locomotion in dynamic environments.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Physics-based simulation development
  • Sim-to-real transfer methods
  • Machine learning for robotics
  • Rigid and deformable body dynamics
  • Digital twin simulation pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with engineering teams
  • Hardware-in-the-loop experience
  • Reinforcement learning background
  • Human-robot interaction research
  • Safety validation frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Robotics or related field
  • Experience with physics simulation engines
  • Background in machine learning and control systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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