TJ 19410 - Senior Simulator Developer (Project Contract)

Introduction

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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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Desired Experience & Qualification

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.

Package & Remuneration

Salary/Package

R25 000 – R35 000