Vehicle Dynamics Programmer
Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)North-East
up to £35000
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Dynamics Programmer to work with an award winning company.
Required to work on a variety of current and next gen games contracts from arcade / cartoon style to simulation racer. Requirements * Experience in a programming language such as C/C++/Pascal etc. (Ideally experience in object oriented programming) * Strong Maths knowledge with a good understanding of numerical stability. * An understanding of all major components of a road and race car. * A good understanding of Tyres and Suspension and simulating both. * Should be capable of taking experience from all areas above, and write a 3d car simulation in their chosen language. * Be able to modify suspension settings (e.g. Spring, Damper & Roll-bar Settings), and know how this will affect the handling of a car. Candidate will be responsible for.. * Maintenance and Extending features of current C++ Vehicle Simulation. (Body, Tyre, Suspension, Engine, Gearbox, Clutch, Differential & Aerodynamic Models etc.) * Support for reading and interpretation of various input devices (such as steering wheels and standard controllers) * Low Level AI for rival opponents in game (calculation of ideal steering, throttle and brake inputs for a vehicle under AI control). * Maintenance of Vehicle Editor and Database * Extending Debugging Features and Data Capture * Set-Up of Road/Race Cars specific to game requirements * Modifying Vehicle Simulation and Vehicle Editor to automatically set-up or calibrate any possible/necessary database parameters. My client are one of the leaders in UK games development specialising in driving games. The company employs over 70 full time programmers, artists, animators and games designers in their offices in the north east of England. This is a great opportunity to join their talented team. If you feel this job is for you please contact Claire Doo on 01206 840231 or email officemanager@opmjobs.com.
Required to work on a variety of current and next gen games contracts from arcade / cartoon style to simulation racer. Requirements * Experience in a programming language such as C/C++/Pascal etc. (Ideally experience in object oriented programming) * Strong Maths knowledge with a good understanding of numerical stability. * An understanding of all major components of a road and race car. * A good understanding of Tyres and Suspension and simulating both. * Should be capable of taking experience from all areas above, and write a 3d car simulation in their chosen language. * Be able to modify suspension settings (e.g. Spring, Damper & Roll-bar Settings), and know how this will affect the handling of a car. Candidate will be responsible for.. * Maintenance and Extending features of current C++ Vehicle Simulation. (Body, Tyre, Suspension, Engine, Gearbox, Clutch, Differential & Aerodynamic Models etc.) * Support for reading and interpretation of various input devices (such as steering wheels and standard controllers) * Low Level AI for rival opponents in game (calculation of ideal steering, throttle and brake inputs for a vehicle under AI control). * Maintenance of Vehicle Editor and Database * Extending Debugging Features and Data Capture * Set-Up of Road/Race Cars specific to game requirements * Modifying Vehicle Simulation and Vehicle Editor to automatically set-up or calibrate any possible/necessary database parameters. My client are one of the leaders in UK games development specialising in driving games. The company employs over 70 full time programmers, artists, animators and games designers in their offices in the north east of England. This is a great opportunity to join their talented team. If you feel this job is for you please contact Claire Doo on 01206 840231 or email officemanager@opmjobs.com.