[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Textron jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Textron · Augusta, GA # Autonomy Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer Augusta, GA Operations Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted August 25, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/8B1F19E5106F4888860347C1FA9CCCCF/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / Autonomy Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer ## Job description ### 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\. ### 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\. ### 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 Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. ### 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, 1:47:31 PM ### Job Number 344646 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 25, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 55 days - Location: Augusta, GA[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/8B1F19E5106F4888860347C1FA9CCCCF/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 Electrical Engineer 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/0572942d0266f2e865ee/) Augusta, GA ### [2027 Electrical Engineer Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/4c84a4c886a22d7f01e0/) Augusta, GA ### [2027 Industrial Engineer Intern - Cartersville GA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/7e510398a5de5cff9278/) Augusta, GA ### [2027 Inventory Operations Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/978397d87f96efa1a040/) Augusta, GA ### [Autonomous Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/05990cb35862a71b85d1/) Augusta, GA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead Software Engineer (Simulation/Digital Twin)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/db7d8077f470544cb3b9/) Caterpillar · Irving, Texas ### [Projects Engineer - Digital Twin Simulation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/f8e01663486cb31dee56/) Emerson Electric · Pittsburgh, PA, United States ### [Principal Software Engineer - Digital Twin and Simulation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/e40c8fb84ea0110f4e0d/) Caterpillar · Irving, Texas ### [Scientist III, Data Scientist, Bioprocess Digital Twin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/75eda90db7dc37e1f8e3/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Grand Island, New York, United States of America ### [Senior Consultant - Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/dfc6b52657765fc0ecd1/) Siemens Energy · United States [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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