Simulator Operations Engineer

Artemis Technologies Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime technology is seeking a Simulator Operations Engineer to oversee simulator operations in Belfast. The role requires a strong technical background with a focus on delivering high-quality simulation experiences for clients. You will lead maintenance efforts and ensure safe, effective simulator sessions, collaborating with internal teams to foster innovation in maritime training. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience in the marine industry.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cashback Plan

Group Income Protection

Stakeholder Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle scheme

Life Insurance (3 x salary)

Annual leave plus public holidays

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant engineering experience in the Automotive, Aerospace or Marine industry is desirable.
• Sailing or other marine experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the simulators.
• Run safe simulator sessions for internal personnel and external clients.
• Execute data analysis for customers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical task execution

Computer/software literacy

Understanding of physical systems modelling

Coding experience (Python, Matlab/Simulink)

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture

Job description

ROLE TITLE: SIMULATOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER

REPORTING LINE MANAGER: Head of Simulation

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW:
Artemis Applied Technologies is the consulting and engineering services division of Artemis Technologies. The company offers advanced technical solutions to both internal and external clients, including design, engineering, and simulation services for the maritime, offshore energy, defence, high-performance sport, and clean technology sectors. These services aim to help organizations address complex design and engineering challenges, adopt clean propulsion technologies, and transition to more sustainable operations.

Within Artemis Applied Technologies, the Simulation department delivers projects related to real-time simulation and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). It is also responsible for the Artemis Technologies’ in-house performance prediction tool chain and motion-platform Simulator.

THE ROLE:

Artemis Applied Technologies develop and operate several simulators at our facility in Belfast. The simulators are used by our clients for a wide variety of use cases from vessel concept design and on-board system development to crew training. The Simulator Operations Engineer will take the lead on the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the simulators. The remit will also support running of safe simulator sessions for internal personnel and external clients. The candidate shall have a strong technical and practical background.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Artemis Technologies simulators.
• Running safe simulator sessions for internal personnel and external clients.
• Operation of real time simulation equipment/software & troubleshooting.
• Delivering a professional & high-quality simulator experience for clients and visitors.
• Execute data analysis for customers.
• Modify simulation setup, entities, and environmental conditions to create new simulation scenarios to meet customer requirements.
• Updating policies/procedures and providing relevant documented feedback from the simulator session.
• Support in implementing and testing hardware and software upgrades.
• Liaising with colleagues and other departments to plan and schedule simulator sessions.
• Taking lead on the routine maintenance and the continual upgrading of simulator hardware, software, and the control rooms and shared spaces.
• Attend team and 1-1 meetings and fulfil reporting requirements as required by Artemis Technologies.
• Ensure compliance with Artemis Technologies Policies and procedures.
• Build good working relationships across Artemis Technologies.
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  Contribute to shaping a culture that reflects Artemis Technologies Values and Guiding Principles and enables the company to achieve its goals.

KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIALIST SKILLS:

Education:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture or other relevant engineering discipline such as Automotive or Aerospace. Alternatively, extensive relevant experience in a technical marine background.

Experience:

• 1 – 2 years of relevant engineering experience within the Automotive, Aerospace or Marine industry. (Desirable)
• Sailing or other marine experience is welcome

Key Skills Required:

• Highly organised with a commitment to process and an eye for detail
• Execution of technical tasks and application of practical skills.
• Strong computer/software literacy.
• Good understanding of physical systems modelling
• Coding experience (e.g. Python, Matlab/Simulink) is useful
• Exercise absolute integrity in respect of confidential matters.

Communication skills:

• Good report writing skills – clear, concise, and well structured.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation skills, confident delivering technical material to a mixed technical and non-technical audience.

Teamworking:

• Ability to relate well to others, and build co-operative and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to discuss and understand mechanical/structural/marine engineering work.

Organising and Time Management:

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  Ability to coordinate with other departments and flag issues.

Life at Artemis Technologies

At Artemis Technologies, you will not just be starting a new job — you’re joining a passionate team. Everything we do is driven by our purpose and mission: to decarbonise high-speed maritime transport and lead the RACE towards a sustainable future. We CARE for our planet, and our people, who are helping us protect it — that includes you.

At the heart of our culture are four core values that connect us, shape the way we collaborate, and guide the meaningful impact we strive to make together:

We are Accountable:You’ll be trusted to take ownership, face challenges head-on, and contribute to meaningful solutions. We value people who are committed, prepared, and take pride in getting things done right.

We are Responsible:Integrity, honesty, and respect are at the core of how we work. You’ll be part of a team that supports each other, follows through, and always strives to do the right thing — for each other and for the planet.

We are Entrepreneurial:We think big, stay curious, and welcome new ideas. You’ll be encouraged to innovate, question the norm, and go the extra mile — because progress demands bold thinking and practical action.

We are Collaborative:You’re joining a high-energy, friendly team that believes in the power of working together. We build trust, lift each other up, and share success as one team.

Work is just one part of life here. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and have fun along the way. From team socials and wellness activities to events for you and your family, we make time to enjoy the journey, build real connections, and celebrate what matters most.

We’re proud of what we do — and even more proud of how we do it, together, building a more sustainable future, one wave at a time.

Remuneration:

Artemis Technologies Ltd offers a competitive salary commensurate to the successful candidate’s experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health Cashback Plan.
• Group Income Protection
• Stakeholder Pension.
• Sponsored Translink annual travel card loan scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Vehicle scheme.
• Life Insurance (3 x salary)
• Employer Assistance Programme.
• 22 days holiday plus 13 public/bank/closure holidays (pro-rata).You will also accumulate up to 5 service – related holidays over your first five years of employment.
• Regular social events (staff and family).

Equal Opportunities

Artemis Technologies is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates.

We monitor the community background and sex of our job applicants and employees in order to demonstrate our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity in employment and to comply with our duties under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998. If you do not answer the related application questions, we are encouraged to use the residuary method of making a determination, which means that we can make a determination as to your community background on the basis of the personal information supplied by you in your application form.

Note: If you provide these details you are obliged to do so truthfully as it is a criminal offence under the Fair Employment (Monitoring) Regulations (NI) 1999 to knowingly give false answers to these questions.

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