MCAST CAX Simulation Manager

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Portsmouth is seeking a MCAST CAX Simulation Manager to lead the delivery of synthetic environments for military training. This role demands excellent organisational skills, military knowledge, and experience across synthetic environments. Join us to solve complex problems in an innovative environment that values teamwork and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration, deployment, testing, and user training.
• Ability to multi-task and excellent organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, setup, testing, and deployment of synthetic environment.
• Provide regular progress reports to project management.
• Manage technical tasks and ensure completion of simulation activities.

Skills

Experience across a range of synthetic environments

Understanding of terrain generation tools

Hardware setup and configuration

Understanding of network configuration

Military knowledge

Task planning and prioritisation

Problem solving

MS Office Suite proficiency

Job description

Overview

QinetiQ Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom. Join to apply for the MCAST CAX Simulation Manager role at QinetiQ. The role is based in Portsmouth with potential travel to other UK sites and overseas, and involves delivering synthetic environments for Maritime Battlestaff (MBS) training and assurance exercises.

QinetiQ Training & Simulation Ltd (QTSL) develops software solutions across technologies including AI, AR/VR, and mathematical modelling to support MOD requirements and research for next‑gen simulation systems.

The Role

The role is to support the delivery of Maritime Battlestaff (MBS) training and assurance exercises at the Portsmouth Naval Base and other locations, using the latest synthetic environments to create an immersive exercise environment. It also interfaces with Tier 3/4 exercise participants as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, setup, testing and deployment of the synthetic environment to support exercise delivery.
• Provide regular progress reports to project management and ensure milestones are delivered on time.
• Manage day‑to‑day technical tasks and resources; ensure timely and safe completion of all simulation activities, within cost and quality standards for the contract duration.
• Create the synthetic environment for each exercise and maintain it during delivery.
• Attend and support project meetings and working groups (incl. IPC, MPC, FPC).
• Plan and deliver exercise scenarios and databases in the synthetic environment.
• Develop training materials to support LOCON training on CAX tools use and exploitation.
• Collaborate with the CIS manager to design and deliver suitable CIS infrastructure.
• Engage with CAX tool providers on upgrades and continual improvement feedback.
• Plan and implement maintenance, testing and acceptance activities as part of continual improvement, in partnership with the CIS manager to maximise availability.
• During exercise delivery, lead the delivery team to train users, manage the synthetic environment, update scenarios/databases, and support AAR activities.

The Candidate

This role is delivery‑focused and suits someone who enjoys making things happen. You will work closely with exercise delivery and technical teams to provide a seamless experience for the training audience. Based in Portsmouth with regular visits to QTSL HQ in Farnborough and other UK sites; occasional overseas travel may be required.

Experience and Skills

• Experience across a range of synthetic environments including configuration, deployment, testing and user training.
• Understanding of terrain generation, tools and data sources.
• Hardware setup and configuration.
• Understanding of network configuration and laydown.
• Military knowledge and understanding.
• Task planning and prioritisation; excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Adaptability, problem solving and rapid solution provision.
• Clear, diplomatic written and verbal communication; effective reporting up the chain of command.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.

Why Join QinetiQ?

QinetiQ offers an innovative, collaborative environment with diverse teams solving complex problems. We value teamwork, open collaboration, and inclusivity, with opportunities to grow and realise your potential.

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to be inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. Many roles require national security vetting; some may transfer existing clearances. All applicants for this role must be eligible for Single Component (SC) clearance as a minimum.

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