TJ 19410 - Senior Simulator Developer (Project Contract)

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Date posted:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R25 000 – R35 000

SUMMARY:
Senior Simulator Developer (Project Contract)

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A creative production studio driven by innovation, impact, and immersive storytelling. We specialise in crafting high-end visual content, from cutting-edge motion design and animation to interactive eLearning, VR, and simulation experiences.

Job Description

• Programming and integrating industrial hardware controls for use with Unity-based simulation applications.
• Developing and maintaining firmware for simulator controls and embedded hardware.
• Programming and configuring PLCs, microcontrollers and embedded systems used within simulator environments.
• Working with Arduino, Raspberry Pi and similar micro-electronic platforms.
• Integrating sensors, switches, control panels, actuators and other physical controls into simulator systems.
• Developing and supporting communication between simulator hardware and software using appropriate protocols and interfaces.
• Assisting with the installation, configuration and integration of newly designed simulator parts and hardware.
• Supporting motion platform and associated simulator hardware integration.
• Working with electrical wiring, low-voltage systems, control hardware and related simulator components.
• Testing complete simulator functionality and identifying hardware, firmware and integration issues
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software communication and control-system faults.
• Working closely with XR Developers
• Supporting simulator commissioning, deployment, upgrades, maintenance and onsite troubleshooting where required.
• Maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• A relevant TVET qualification, certificate, diploma or equivalent practical technical experience. Completion of a formal Electrical Engineering qualification is not required.
• Practical experience or training involving electrical wiring, electronics, industrial controls or related hardware systems.

Skills

• Working knowledge or practical experience with PLC controllers and industrial control systems.
• Experience with firmware and/or embedded systems programming.
• Programming capability in C++ and/or Python.
• Practical understanding of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers or similar embedded platforms.
• Previous experience integrating physical hardware with Unity or another game engine.
• Experience with VR/XR simulators, training simulators or motion platforms.
• Experience with hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN Bus, Modbus, Serial, USB or TCP/IP.
• Experience designing, prototyping or testing PCBs.
• PCB assembly, soldering and component-level electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing custom control boards or electronics.
• Embedded Linux knowledge.
• Industrial automation, robotics or mechatronics experience.
• Experience with 3D printing, rapid prototyping or custom simulator component development.
• Git or similar version-control experience.

• Understanding of electrical wiring, low-voltage systems, sensors, actuators, switches and control hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Strong practical troubleshooting, testing and fault-finding ability.
• A willingness to work hands-on with physical simulator hardware as well as software and firmware.

TJ 19410 - Senior Simulator Developer (Project Contract)

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