CAX/Simulation Manager

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Portsmouth seeks a MCAST CAX/Simulation Manager to lead the synthetic environment setup for training exercises. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with synthetic environments, military knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers exciting challenges and opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Competitive holiday allowance

Options for Health and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Support for Armed Forces community

Qualifications

• Experience across synthetic environments including configuration, deployment, testing and user training.
• Understanding of terrain generation, tools and data sources.
• Hardware setup and configuration skills required.
• Network configuration experience is essential.
• Military knowledge and understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, setup, testing and deployment of the synthetic environment.
• Plan and deliver exercise scenarios and databases.
• Develop training materials for CAX tools.
• Work closely with CIS manager for suitable CIS infrastructure.
• Manage synthetic environment during exercise delivery.
• Train users and update scenarios/databases as needed.

Skills

Experience across synthetic environments

Understanding of terrain generation

Hardware setup and configuration

Network configuration and laydown

Military knowledge

Task planning and prioritisation

Excellent organisation skills

Adaptability and responsiveness

Effective communication

Expert user of the MS Office Suite

Job description

MCAST CAX/Simulation Manager

Location: Portsmouth

Role Type: Permanent, Fulltime

At QinetiQ we are creating tomorrow’s defence technology. Join us at our Portsmouth site as a Simulation Manager to work with cutting‑edge technology and brilliant minds.

Overview

QinetiQ Training & Simulation Ltd (QTSL) develops bespoke software solutions across AI, AR, VR and mathematical modelling to support MOD training and next‑generation simulation systems. Activities include software development, training support and research into synthetic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, setup, testing and deployment of the synthetic environment for exercise delivery.
• Plan and deliver exercise scenarios and databases in the synthetic environment.
• Develop training materials to support LOCON training on use and exploitation of the CAX tools.
• Work closely with CIS manager to ensure suitable CIS infrastructure is designed and delivered.
• Liaise with CAX tools providers to discuss upgrades and continual improvement feedback.
• Plan and implement agreed maintenance, testing and acceptance activities to maximise availability.
• During exercise delivery, train users on system, manage the synthetic environment and update scenario/databases to meet training needs.
• Provide information and support to AAR activity.

The Candidate

This role suits people who are very delivery focused and enjoy ‘making things happen’. You will work closely with exercise delivery and technical teams to deliver a seamless experience to the training audience. The role is based in Portsmouth with regular visits to QTSL HQ in Farnborough and occasional overseas travel.

Experience and Skills

• Experience across synthetic environments including configuration, deployment, testing and user training.
• Understanding of terrain generation, tools and data sources.
• Hardware setup and configuration.
• Network configuration and laydown.
• Military knowledge and understanding.
• Task planning and prioritisation.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Adaptability and responsiveness, the ability to rapidly identify, solve problems and provide solutions.
• Effective communication efficiently and diplomatically in a clear and concise manner.
• Expert user of the MS Office Suite.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. You will experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds collaborate openly, constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Visit our website to read more about our inclusive culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
• Support for Armed Forces community and Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to create an inclusive environment. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment types, speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Many roles are subject to national security vetting; applicants who already hold appropriate vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Additional restrictions may apply based on nationality or previous nationalities.

Important

All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.