Motion Simulator Engineering Intern: Automotive & Motorsport

Formula Careers; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynisma in the United Kingdom is seeking a Simulation Engineer to design and develop advanced motion and control systems for world-class automotive simulators. You will build physical models, test designs, and work across disciplines to deliver high-fidelity motion platforms for racing and automotive development.

The role involves software development in Python, C++, C#, and MATLAB, plus hands-on work with real-time systems, simulation, and hardware commissioning.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering/physics/math/CS
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Independent and methodical problem solving
• Interest in automotive and motorsport
• Exposure to Python, C++, C#, MATLAB

Responsibilities

• Build physical models of simulators to evaluate design options
• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Design to design world-class simulators
• Develop software to control simulators in virtual and real environments
• Integrate third-party vehicle models and graphics software into turnkey simulators
• Test and develop simulator hardware using real-time computing platforms
• Develop in-house simulator software such as motion cueing
• Commission simulators, test performance, and train users

Skills

Programming languages

Python

C++

C#

MATLAB

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math/CS degree

Tools

Simulink

TwinCAT

Job description

Dynisma in the United Kingdom is seeking a Simulation Engineer to design and develop advanced motion and control systems for world-class automotive simulators. You will build physical models, test designs, and work across disciplines to deliver high-fidelity motion platforms for racing and automotive development.

The role involves software development in Python, C++, C#, and MATLAB, plus hands-on work with real-time systems, simulation, and hardware commissioning.