The primary function of this role will be to lead the HITL support team and support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) Simulator Testers in the Simlab as well as participate in project planning for HITL Simulator Model development in the Modelling and Simulation lab. With main duties including gathering incoming test plans/scope, gathering incoming test equipment needs, managing support Team scheduling/coverage, leading Weekend issue support, training the Sim Support Team, monitoring Simulator Channels for support questions, supporting Tester questions by answering/documenting common control system questions, applying systems-level knowledge of HITL environment, Vehicle Control system architecture, Vehicle operating states, and Vehicle Control system in Simlab. Additionally, the role involves logging defects, coordinating with customers and internal simteam members, attending program meetings, and regularly meeting with the Sim team manager to review upcoming customer dates/deliverables for the year.