Team Leader Simulator Development

Team Leader Simulator Development

Sauber

Hinwil, Switzerland

Your mission

• Lead the team responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of driver-in-loop simulators as an integral part of the DIL simulator group;
• Plan and execute development projects to improve and enhance the fidelity, realism, functionality and performance of the simulator;
• Drive the design and development of motion cueing and other driver feedback systems;
• Develop and manage simulator peripheral systems, e.g. audio and visual systems, cockpit environments, motion cueing, data analysis tools;
• Contribute to and drive tool and methodology development to ensure alignment with other simulation models and tools;
• Work with colleague engineering teams to prepare and perform experiments and tests in the simulator, including model development and system integration;
• Support simulator test sessions (including race support activities) as required;
• Support collaborative activities in the wider Simulator and Vehicle Performance teams.

Your profile

• High quality degree (Master or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics);
• Previous management or team leadership experience is an advantage;
• Extensive experience in the field of simulator engineering (emphasis on simulator development) with relevant experience in F1 or another high-level motorsport an advantage;
• Proven expertise in simulation, including real-time applications & ideally in automotive and/or motorsport domains;
• Experience in system modelling with expert level competence in several of the following tools: MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, C#;
• Highly self-motivated and results-oriented;
• Able to motivate and guide a team;
• High attention to detail, pragmatic but with a scientific approach;
• Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites.

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