Senior Simulator Developer
Executive Placements · Windsor East
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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.
What you'll be responsible for
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 TBR's simulator technology.
What we're looking for
Must have
Practical experience or training involving electrical wiring, electronics, industrial controls or related hardware systems.
A relevant TVET qualificati
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