SUMMARY: Senior Simulator Developer (Project Contract)
POSITION INFO:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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