Simulator Engineer

Simulator Engineer I – Pratt Miller

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low‑volume production solutions. Our research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low‑rate production capabilities help customers bring high‑quality products to market faster.

The Simulator Engineer I will support the development, operation, and maintenance of world‑class Driver‑in‑the‑Loop (DiL) simulator systems for Pratt Miller motorsports customers. This role works within a complex simulator environment featuring motion cueing systems, driver immersion technologies, hardware/software integration, audio, image generation, display systems, custom cockpits, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HiL) components.

• Operate and maintain DiL simulator systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Execute routine electrical and mechanical maintenance schedules for simulator hardware.
• Support troubleshooting across motion systems, computing clusters, visualization components, and integrated subsystems.
• Assist with hardware and software development to improve simulator functionality.
• Identify and execute workflow automations to enhance operational efficiency and throughput.
• Support system calibration, configuration updates, and continuous performance improvements.
• Provide system familiarization for engineers, drivers, and simulation users.
• Facilitate and manage testing sessions to ensure maximum efficiency, safety, and data quality.
• Document system behavior, issues, test results, and enhancement recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, drivers, and project leads.
• Prepare basic reports, findings, and recommendations related to simulator performance and testing.
• Attend Pratt Miller meetings, pursue ongoing education, training, and skill development aligned with simulation technologies.
• Provide feedback on product needs, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development activities.

• Attendance at company meetings as needed.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, teamwork, and pride in work products.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• BS in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a comparable STEM field.
• Recommended experience: 2–5 years in simulator support, systems engineering, controls, robotics, motorsports engineering, or similar domains.

• Experience maintaining and developing XiL (DiL/HiL/SiL) simulator systems.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, C++, C#, Python, or related programming environments.
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Ether
  
  CAT networks, CAN bus, or comparable industrial communication systems.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

• Hands‑on work such as cable routing, hardware adjustments, or equipment troubleshooting.
• Simulator maintenance involving confined spaces or elevated platforms.
• Periodic stress due to motorsports development timelines.
• Occasional long hours to support testing or urgent development activities.

• Core business hours: 8 am–4 pm (minimum), averaging approximately 45 hours per week.
• Additional effort during project surges, simulator testing windows, or race‑support schedules.
• Limited travel for customer engagements, off‑site testing, training, or conferences.

• Team‑based engineering and simulation environment.
• Tasks may shift between collaborative development and individual technical work.
• Team members work on cutting‑edge motorsports technology in an environment valuing innovation, learning, and high‑performance teamwork.

$68,600.00 – $

Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education and skills, and equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

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