
MOIA · Wolfsburg
JOIN US AS A SIMULATION ENGINEER (ALL GENDERS) IN OUR SIMULATION PLATFORM TEAM AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY! At MOIA, we are building the n...
JOIN US AS A SIMULATION ENGINEER (ALL GENDERS) IN OUR SIMULATION PLATFORM TEAM AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY!
At MOIA, we are building the next generation of safe, scalable, and intelligent mobility solutions. Simulation and virtual
validation are at the heart of enabling autonomous driving systems to evolve rapidly while maintaining the highest standards of
safety and reliability.
To strengthen our Virtual Testing capabilities, we are looking for Simulation Engineers who are passionate about building and
scaling advanced simulation infrastructure. In this role, you will help internalize critical simulation know-how, reduce supplier
dependency, and establish long-term ownership of mission-critical validation systems.
You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to transfer, stabilize, and evolve simulation
tooling that enables large-scale virtual validation for autonomous driving systems.
You will join the Virtual Testing Domain within the Cloud System Development department. The domain is responsible for enabling
scalable virtual validation environments and simulation infrastructure that support the development and validation of autonomous
driving capabilities. You will work within Simulation Platform, focused on scalable simulation infrastructure, tooling, and
automation frameworks. The role and the core team is primarily located in Wolfsburg. This is a pure Individual Contributor role
with strong technical ownership and collaboration across multiple engineering domains.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role and
MOIA’s mission, we’d love to hear from you!
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We are a member of Charta der Vielfalt and are dedicated to actively fostering a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity
in various aspects such as age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity. At MOIA,
we embrace a culture where people are accepted, respected, valued, appreciated, and included.
In our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, we regularly provide unconscious bias training to all our employees.
Furthermore, we continuously strive to enhance our hiring process by ensuring a diverse hiring panel.
At MOIA, our teams are typically distributed across our office locations and collaborate in a hybrid setup. We work together both
remotely and on site, choosing the mode of collaboration that fits the context, the work at hand, and each team’s rhythm.
Spending time together in our offices is an important part of how we stay connected, build trust, and solve complex problems. At
the same time, we value flexibility and give teams and individuals autonomy to shape their ways of working, with everyone having
the freedom to organise their routines in a way that aligns with their work and their team’s needs.
If you’d like to learn more about how we work, visit our blog for insights into our culture and hiring process, or follow us on
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At MOIA we’re reimagining the future of mobility – safe, autonomous and tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As a
tech company with more than 400 employees, we build mobility solutions that truly move cities forward.
We launched our ridepooling service in Hamburg in 2019 and have been part of the city’s public transport system since 2023. Since
launch, we have transported over 12 million passengers. Currently, MOIA is evolving from a mobility provider to a tech provider
offering a scalable and safe turnkey solution for autonomous driving.
With office locations in Berlin and Hamburg, our diverse and international team comprising more than 60 nationalities works
together toward that shared mission.
MOIA is more than a technology provider – we are a partner to cities and public transport operators committed to creating more
livable spaces and delivering mobility solutions that are reliable, safe and comfortable.
We value authenticity and personal insights in your application responses. While AI tools can be useful, we encourage you to
answer the following questions based on your own experiences and understanding. This helps us keep a human touch and better
evaluate your unique perspective and match for the role.
To reinforce an unbiased screening process, we kindly ask you not to include your picture, age, address, or any other details
unrelated to your qualifications and suitability for the role. Additionally, we anonymize applications during the initial review
phase by removing personally identifiable information. This ensures that our evaluation focuses solely on your skills, experience,
and potential – supporting a fair and inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.
ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today. YOUR MISSION This role demands more than standard simulation engineering. Working in defence technology means operating close to the realities of modern conflict and building simulation environments that must reliably support development, validation, and mission preparation in demanding conditions. The work is challenging, mission-driven, and grounded in real operational needs. As Simulation Engineer, you will develop and maintain high-fidelity simulation systems that help validate embedded, robotics, and unmanned platforms before they are deployed in the real world. RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop, maintain, and extend simulation environments for autonomous and unmanned systems * Build and integrate physics-based simulation frameworks for robotics, aerospace, and embedded system validation * Design and maintain realistic simulation scenarios for navigation, control, perception, and mission-level behavior * Work with physics engines and simulation stacks to model vehicle dynamics, sensors, actuators, and environmental effects * Support software-in-the-loop, system-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop testing workflows * Develop and maintain SITL and HITL test setups for embedded systems, autonomy software, and robotic platforms * Integrate simulation environments with ROS2-based autonomy stacks and embedded software workflows * Support validation and testing of guidance, navigation, control, and perception algorithms in simulated environments * Create synthetic test environments for contested, degraded, and GNSS-denied conditions * Develop interfaces between simulators, autopilots, middleware, and edge software systems * Conduct debugging, verification, and performance analysis across simulation and real-system interfaces * Collaborate closely with autonomy, embedded, robotics, and test engineers to ensure simulation supports real development needs * Produce technical documentation, test reports, and analysis of simulation fidelity, limitations, and results QUALIFICATIONS * Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python * Good understanding of physics, classical mechanics, and system dynamics * Hands-on experience with physics engines and simulation frameworks * Experience with NVIDIA simulation tools and/or open-source simulation stacks * Experience with robotics or unmanned systems simulation workflows * Experience with SITL and HITL testing * Experience integrating simulation with ROS2-based systems * Strong debugging, validation, and testing skills * Good understanding of sensor simulation, actuator modeling, and system interfaces * Experience working with Linux-based development environments * Ability to build reliable simulation pipelines for software development, test, and validation * Structured engineering mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving ability Nice to Have * A university degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field * Strong background in rigid body dynamics, flight dynamics, multibody systems, control theory, or numerical methods * Experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Omniverse, Gazebo, Ignition, AirSim, PX4 SITL, ArduPilot SITL, JMAVSim, or similar frameworks * Experience with GPU-accelerated simulation, rendering, or synthetic data generation * Experience modeling EO, IR, IMU, GNSS, barometer, lidar, radar, or camera sensors * Experience with Monte Carlo analysis, scenario generation, and simulation-based validation * Understanding of aerodynamic modeling, propulsion modeling, and environmental effects such as wind and turbulence * Experience with real-time simulation constraints and hardware interfacing for HITL setups * Experience in autonomous systems, aerospace, UAVs, UGVs, defence systems, or advanced robotics * Familiarity with embedded systems, middleware, and autonomy software stacks * Experience supporting field tests by correlating simulation results with real-world data If you´re interested in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected in the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!
ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today. ABOUT THE TEAM Minerva is STARK's command and control software — the brain that connects operators to autonomous systems across multiple domains in real time. The Minerva team is a small, senior software group based across the UK, Germany, Greece & Ukraine working directly with our systems and hardware teams to build mission-critical C2 capabilities deployed in active operational environments. We move fast, ship real software, and operate under constraints most engineers never encounter — low-bandwidth networks, air-gapped devices, and high-stakes decision loops. There is no room for abstraction for its own sake. Everything we build ends up in the hands of real operators in the field. YOUR MISSION This role demands more than standard simulation engineering. Working in defence technology means operating close to the realities of modern conflict and building simulation environments that must reliably support development, validation, and mission preparation in demanding conditions. As a Simulation Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-fidelity Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test rigs that help validate our autonomous marine vessels (USVs) and unmanned platforms before real-world sea trials. In addition, you will support our Mission Simulation team to incorporate Maritime environments into tactical mission training environments. RESPONSIBILITIES * HiL/SiL Test Rig Development: Architect, build, and maintain high-quality Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test setups for validating embedded marine autopilots, autonomy software, and robotic platforms. * Physics & Vessel Modeling: Develop and integrate physics-based models for vehicle/vessel dynamics (hydrodynamics, wave forces, thruster/propulsion mechanics, and wind effects) and sensor physics (GPS, IMU, LiDAR, Sonar, Radar, Cameras). * Autonomy Stack Integration: Connect and coordinate simulators with ROS2-based autonomy stacks, MAVLink/MAVSDK middlewares, and edge software interfaces. * Synthetic Scenarios: Create realistic virtual environments simulating GPS-denied navigation, degraded weather, and signal jamming to stress-test control algorithms. * Verification & Analysis: Conduct debugging, verification, and performance analysis between simulators and live hardware interfaces, correlating simulation fidelity with actual sea-trial logs. * Documentation: Produce structured technical documentation, design drawings, test plans, and HIL wiring/schematic reports. * Mission Simulation Support: Support in scripting realistic training scenarios and mission simulations QUALIFICATIONS * Experience modeling marine vessel physics (propulsion, hydrodynamics, hull drag). * Strong programming proficiency in C/C++ and Python. * Strong experience building dynamic models in Simulink or equivalent * Solid understanding of fluid dynamics, physics, classical mechanics, rigid-body dynamics, control theory, or system dynamics. * Hands-on experience building and maintaining HIL test benches (cabling, signal conditioning, target computer setup, and instrumentation). * Experience configuring, customizing, and running Software-in-Loop and Hardware-in-Loop testing, preferably with PX4 flight/vehicle stacks. * Experience integrating simulation frameworks with ROS2-based middleware. * Strong debugging, validation, and analytical problem-solving skills. * Comfortable working in Linux-based software development environments.. STARK Defence UK has achieved the ERS - The Defence Employer Recognition Bronze award 2026 Talent Contact: Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA Partner, via talent@stark-defence.com NICE TO HAVE * A university degree in Control Systems, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. * Experience with Virtual Battlespace 4 (VBS4), Unreal Engine or similar defense simulation suites. * Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, or Gazebo. * Experience modeling electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), IMU, GNSS, barometer, LiDAR, radar, or camera sensors.
ABOUT US STARK is a defence technology company redefining how autonomous and electronic warfare systems are engineered and deployed. We design, build, and operationalise high-performance electronic warfare (EW) and unmanned systems that provide NATO forces with decisive advantages in contested electromagnetic environments. Our work is grounded in precision, responsibility, and uncompromising engineering discipline, giving you the exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with world-class industrial design and EW experts. YOUR MISSION As a Mechanical Engineer in the Electronic Warfare division, your focus will be on speed, adaptability, and execution. Working alongside industry-leading industrial designers and EW specialists, your primary mission is to rapidly design, package, and integrate cutting-edge EW payloads into autonomous loitering munition systems. We aren't looking for someone to spend years building a single, monolithic asset; we need a versatile problem-solver who can quickly tackle a variety of hardware, thermal, and structural challenges to get reliable systems into the field. RESPONSIBILITIES * Package and integrate complex EW hardware, antennas, and RF payloads into autonomous loitering munition systems. * Collaborate with in-house industrial design and EW experts to balance high-level aesthetic and functional design with rugged defense requirements. * Get hands-on with the validation process - quickly designing fixtures and executing testing inside advanced chambers (thermal, vibration, and environmental shock). * Use FEA and CFD as practical tools to solve thermal dissipation and high-g load challenges efficiently. * Partner closely with RF and software teams to rapidly iterate on mechanical constraints and real-time mission requirements. * Move fast from initial CAD modeling through rapid prototyping to manufacturing handoff. QUALIFICATIONS * A history of successfully solving a variety of mechanical packaging and thermal challenges quickly, rather than dedicating years to a single project. * High proficiency in modern 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or Creo) and practical simulation tools for FEA/CFD. * Experience packaging ruggedised electronics or payloads into weight-critical, high-vibration platforms (UAVs, robotics, or aerospace). * Hands-on experience preparing hardware for environmental testing and adjusting designs based on quick test results. * Ability to collaborate clearly and move projects forward seamlessly with RF and software teams. RELEVANT BACKGROUNDS * Aerospace, UAV, or robotics structural and mechanical design. * Enclosure design for ruggedised electronics, RF front-ends, or Software-Defined Radios (SDRs). * Fast-paced hardware prototyping environments. NICE TO HAVE * Understanding of how mechanical material selection impacts RF transparency and EMI/EMC. * Experience with composite materials and lightweight manufacturing techniques. * Familiarity with environmental qualification concepts (e.g., MIL-STD-810).