Naval Simulator Support Engineer - On-Site (NV1)

Kinexus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus is recruiting for a permanent Simulator Support Engineer in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs naval base, working with a major ICT and defence system integrator on Navy training simulators.

You will diagnose faults across simulator software, hardware, and networked ICT, provide on-site support to Navy personnel, perform maintenance, and ensure cybersecurity compliance.

Requirements include degree in engineering/computer science, ICT certifications, NV1 clearance, and Linux server administration.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical/mechatronics/software engineering or computer science.
• Relevant ICT certifications (RHCSA/RHCE, CCNA/CCNP) will be considered.
• NV1 security clearance is required for this role.
• System administration across Linux server environments.
• Hardware and integration systems troubleshooting across simulator control, visual and audio hardware.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults across simulator software, control hardware, visual/audio systems, and networked ICT infrastructure.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, software patching, configuration changes, and hardware servicing in line with maintenance schedules and vendor requirements.
• Manage servers, networks, workstations, and data links underpinning simulator operation, ensuring connectivity and cybersecurity compliance.
• Deliver on-call and on-site technical assistance to instructors and operators, resolving issues in real time to keep training scenarios running.
• Maintain technical records, fault logs and configuration documentation, escalating unresolved issues as required.

Skills

Linux administration

Hardware troubleshooting

Low-level programming

ICT troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/CS degree or diploma

ICT certifications (RHCSA/RHCE, CCNA/CCNP)

Job description

Kinexus is recruiting for a permanent Simulator Support Engineer in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs naval base, working with a major ICT and defence system integrator on Navy training simulators.

You will diagnose faults across simulator software, hardware, and networked ICT, provide on-site support to Navy personnel, perform maintenance, and ensure cybersecurity compliance.

Requirements include degree in engineering/computer science, ICT certifications, NV1 clearance, and Linux server administration.