Senior Simulator Engineer

The Senior Simulator Engineer plays a key role in the development, operation, and continuous improvement of Hyundai Motor Group Racing’s driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulation environment. This environment supports a wide range of activities, including vehicle development, performance optimization, driver assessment, and simulation correlation across multiple racing programs.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the operation, development, and continuous improvement of simulation systems, including AVL VSM Race
• Manage and optimize Dynisma driving simulator performance and reliability
• Develop advanced vehicle dynamics models and simulation workflow using Matlab/Simulink
• Configure and maintain simulation environments using: PTWinSim, RaceCon, SimHub
• Manage simulation correlation activities between virtual and track/test data
• Support race engineering and vehicle dynamics teams through high-qualitiy simulator preparation and analysis
• Develop and validate simulation methodologies, tools, and KPIs
• Oversee simulator session preparation, execution, and post-session reporting
• Troubleshoot complex simulator, software, integration issues
• Collaborate with software, controls, and systems engineering teams to improve simulation fidelity and real-time performance
• Contribute to the development of future simulator technologies and workflows
• Support junior simulator engineers and interns
• Ensure documentation standards and technical processes are maintained across simulation activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, or related discipline
• Significant experience in vehicle simulation, motorsport engineering, or DIL simulation environment (min. 5 yrs)
• Advanced experience with: AVL VSM Race, Matlab/Simulink, PWTinSim, RaceCon, SimHub
• Strong understanding of: Vehicle dynamics, tire modeling, real-time simulation systems, Driver-in-the-loop simulation technologies
• Experience operating or developing Dynisma or equivalent simulator systems
• Familiarity with graphical simulation environments such as rFpro
• Strong data analysis and correlation capabilities
• Experience with scripting/programming (MATLAB, Python, or similar)
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Preferred: Motorsport or high-performance vehicle development experience, experience supporting race weekends, test events, or performance simulation programs, knowledge of HIL/SIL/DIL integration environments, familiarity with controls systems and vehicle calibration processes, experience managing technical projects or leading engineerig activities, understanding of simulation infrastructure, network, and real-time computing systems

Senior Competencies:

• Ability to manage technical direction within simulator engineering activities
• Decision-making capabilities in high-pressure and time-sensitive environments
• Proven ability todevelop junior engineers
• Effective cross-functional communication with engineering, software, and performance groups
• Strong project ownership and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on innovation and efficiency
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Strategic thinking regarding future simulation technologies and methodology

Key Competencies:

• Fluent English required (daily working language)
• Advanced technical expertise

• Analytical thinking
• Communication and collaboration
• Attention to details
• Adaptability and innovation
• Performance-driven mindset

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Relocation support

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Le Senior Simulator Engineer joue un rôle clé dans le développement, l’exploitation et l’amélioration continue de l’environnement de simulation «driver-in-the-loop» (DIL) de Hyundai Motor Group Racing. Cet environnement prend en charge un large éventail d’activités, notamment le développement des véhicules, l’optimisation des performances, l’évaluation des pilotes et la corrélation des simulations à travers différents programmes de course.

Responsabilités clés :

• Gérer l’exploitation, le développement et l’amélioration continue des systèmes de simulation, y compris AVL VSM Race
• Gérer et optimiser les performances et la