MCAST Simulation Administrator

QinetiQ Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a specialist to support the delivery of Maritime Battlestaff training and assurance exercises in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will manage the configuration and deployment of synthetic environments, ensuring timely project milestones, while developing training materials and leading a delivery team. Strong experience in synthetic environments, military knowledge, and excellent organisational skills are required. This position offers competitive benefits and a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration, deployment, testing, and training on synthetic environments.
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, setup, testing, and deployment of the synthetic environment.
• Manage technical tasks and ensure timely project milestones.
• Develop training materials for LOCON training.

Skills

Experience across a range of synthetic environments

Understanding of terrain generation

Hardware setup and configuration

Understanding of network configuration

Military knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Adaptability and responsiveness

Effective communication

Expert user of MS Office Suite

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities include leading the configuration, setup, testing and deployment of the synthetic environment to support exercise delivery activities, providing regular progress reports to project management and ensuring project milestones are delivered on time. You will also manage technical tasks and resources, and ensure safe completion of all simulation activities within cost and quality standards for the duration of the contract.

• 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 scenario/databases to meet immediate training needs and provide information and support to AAR activity.

Candidate Profile

• 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 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.

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 our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

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

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; 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, such as nationality or previous nationalities, which may affect the roles that you can be employed in.