MCAST Simulation Administrator

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Simulation Administrator to support Maritime Battlestaff training and assurance exercises. The role involves managing the configuration and deployment of synthetic environments, training users, and ensuring project milestones are met. Ideal candidates will have experience with synthetic environments, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly. The position includes occasional overseas travel and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of synthetic environments including configuration, deployment, and user training.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and diplomatically in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, setup, testing, and deployment of synthetic environments.
• Plan and deliver exercise scenarios and training materials.
• Manage the synthetic environment during exercise delivery.

Skills

Experience with synthetic environments

Understanding of terrain generation

Hardware setup and configuration

Network configuration knowledge

Military knowledge

Task planning skills

Excellent organisation skills

Adaptability and responsiveness

Effective communication

Expert use of MS Office

Job description

Job Title: MCAST Simulation Administrator

Location: Portsmouth

Role Type: Permanent, Fulltime

Role ID: SF18802

QinetiQ Training & Simulation Ltd (QTSL) specialises in the development of a wide variety of interesting, bespoke software solutions across a wide range of technology including Artificial Intelligence, AR and VR technologies and mathematical modelling, to support current MOD requirements as well as undertaking research for the next generation of simulation systems to support UK force development. Activities include software development, support to training, technology research and experimentation into how the Military can best use simulation/synthetic environments.

The Role

The role is to support the delivery of Maritime Battlestaff (MBS) training and assurance exercises in Portsmouth, other locations in the UK and overseas utilising the latest synthetic environments and technologies to create a fully immersive and engaging exercise environment. It also provides interface to MBS participation in Tier 3 exercises run by other organisations with the potential to stretch to join Tier 4 exercises.

We are looking for a Simulation Administrator to be instrumental in the delivery of the synthetic environment within this programme of work. You will provide regular progress reports to the project management and ensure project milestones are delivered in a timely manner.

Reporting to the MCAST Technical Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for leading the configuration, setup, testing and deployment of the synthetic environment to support exercise delivery activities. Additionally, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of technical tasks and resources and for the timely and safe completion of all simulation activities, within cost and to the relevant quality standards for the duration of the contract.

Tasks include:

• Responsible for the creation of the synthetic environment in which the exercise will be conducted.
• Attend and support agreed 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 use and exploitation of the CAX tools.
• Work closely with the IT Administrator to ensure a suitable IT infrastructure is designed and delivered.
• Liaise with simulation tools providers to discuss upgrades and continual improvement feedback.
• Plan and implement agreed maintenance, testing and acceptance activities as part of continual improvement, working closely with the IT Administrator to maximise availability.
• During exercise delivery, lead the delivery team that will:
• Train users on system.
• Manage the synthetic environment.
• Update synthetic environment scenario/databases to meet immediate training needs.
• Provide information and support to AAR activity.

The Candidate

This role will suit those who enjoy “making things happen” and is very “delivery” focused. You will be working closely with the exercise delivery and technical teams to deliver a seamless experience to the training audience. Whilst the role is based in Portsmouth with regular visits to QTSL HQ in Farnborough, and other sites in the UK, there will be occasional need for overseas travel.

Experience and skills

• Experience across a range of synthetic environments including configuration, deployment, testing, 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 organisation skills with the ability to multi‑task
• Adaptability and responsiveness, the ability to rapidly identify, solve problems and provide solutions
• The ability to communicate efficiently and diplomatically in a clear and concise manner
• Effective reporting up the chain of command
• Expert user of the MS Office Suite

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace 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 much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – www.gov.uk