Senior Simulator Developer

We're Hiring:
Senior Simulator Developer (Project Contract)

Looking for a hands‑on, technically minded Simulator Developer to join our team and help build, integrate and support the physical hardware systems behind our immersive VR/XR training simulators.

This is not a traditional electrical engineering role, nor is it purely a software development position. We are looking for someone who enjoys working where hardware, firmware, industrial controls and software meet --- someone who can make physical simulator controls communicate seamlessly with our Unity-based virtual environments.

You'll work closely with our XR Developers and project teams to program industrial hardware controls, develop firmware, integrate new simulator components, troubleshoot hardware/software issues and ensure our simulator systems function reliably from development through to deployment.

• 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 before deployment.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software communication and control-system faults.
• Working closely with XR Developers to troubleshoot simulator programming and integration challenges.
• Supporting simulator commissioning, deployment, upgrades, maintenance and onsite troubleshooting where required.
• Maintaining appropriate technical, configuration, firmware and hardware documentation.
• Contributing ideas that improve the reliability, functionality and future development of T 's simulator technology.

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

• 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.
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