Senior Simulation Engineer

Location: Spa, Belgium | Permanent | On-site with some travel

ARCA Resourcing is working in partnership with a high-performance simulation technology organisation operating at the forefront of professional motorsport and racing performance.

The business is extending elite simulator capability, traditionally reserved for top-tier factory motorsport, into a wider professional racing environment. Founded by engineers with experience at the highest competitive level, the organisation delivers advanced simulation solutions with direct on-track impact.

Role Overview

The Senior Simulation Engineer will take ownership of simulator operations and play a key role in shaping technical capability and service delivery. The position combines hands-on simulation work with leadership, mentoring, and close collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead simulator operations and supervise simulator operators
• Develop, integrate, and refine vehicle, tyre, and track models
• Optimise simulator performance, robustness, realism, and usability
• Collaborate on vehicle physics, control systems, and subsystem modelling
• Manage and maintain the simulator facility, working with specialist suppliers
• Support team development and contribute to the long-term technical roadmap

Essential Skills & Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulators
• Strong knowledge of real-time simulation environments
• Experience with vehicle dynamics and system-level modelling
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++
• Ability to work directly with customers and represent technical expertise
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform under pressure
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Willingness to travel as required

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Background in motorsport or high-performance automotive environments
• Experience with motion cueing development
• Model integration, fitting, and correlation experience
• Exposure to HiL systems and control systems
• Experience with dSPACE, Speedgoat, Concurrent, Modelica, or Dymola
• Additional European language skills (French or German advantageous not essential)

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art simulator facility
• High-impact role supporting professional racing teams
• Significant technical autonomy and influence
• Collaborative, expert-led engineering environment

Next Steps

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