Simulation and Synthetic Environments Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Simulation and Synthetic Environments Engineer
Location: UK - Flexible, Adaptive Working Options
Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF14290

Opportunities in Synthetic Environment and Simulation

We currently have opportunities in Synthetic Environments and Simulation across our sites in Farnborough, Malvern and Lincoln, but location should not be an issue if you have the skills and enthusiasm that we seek. If you are interested in joining us - now or in the future - we would love to hear from you.

If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we shall be in contact. If we don't have a role that's right for you at the moment, we'll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future.

What do our Synthetic Environment and Simulation Engineers, Technicians and Scientists do?

In general, our Synthetic Environment and Simulation people have a broad understanding of modelling and simulation concepts and technologies that may include knowledge and skills in some of the following areas:

• Distributed and federated simulation.
• Simulation with a Human or Machine in the loop. Including knowledge and understanding of digital representation or environment modelling and associated tools/technologies such as Image Generation and visualisation of tactical or geospatial information. Experience with games engines such as VBS or Unity may be beneficial. As an example of our work, we have recently delivered an experiment using simulation to the Army to help them understand the detailed impact of electric vehicles on mission success.
• Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) blends. Concepts and principles underpinning LVC systems for Operational Training or Test & Evaluation, including awareness of how simulations can safely and effectively interact with operational communications, command and control systems. In this area, we are currently helping the Royal Navy train for large-scale missions by supplementing their live training with simulated threats.
• Specification and development of simulation-based systems comprising a blend of off-the-shelf capabilities, including 'serious games', and bespoke software.
• Integration of systems comprising a range of technologies and concepts, such as Virtual and Augmented Reality and Live, Virtual & Constructive (LVC) blends. We are helping Army medics train for combat situations through an Augmented Reality simulation of an ambulance.
• Modelling and configuring simulation components using a variety of tools e.g. 3D models, terrains, Computer Generated Forces scenarios/vignettes.
• Practical and theoretical research, considering the use of emerging technologies and training theories to provide evidence and ideas for training systems.

New to Synthetic Environments and Simulation?

In your first role or have some experience in Synthetic Environments and Simulation? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit from a range of academic and professional backgrounds and if you have qualifications or experience in Science, Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Modelling, Virtual Reality, Simulation Engineering, or Systems Engineering in Simulation, we would love to speak with you. You will be offered the opportunities to develop your depth and breadth of expertise and experience and set you on the path for advancement.

Opportunities for mid-career Synthetic Environment and Simulation Engineers, Technicians and Scientists

If you are a mid-career professional working in an associated industry, you will be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training.

Opportunities for highly experienced Synthetic Environment and Simulation Engineers, Technicians and Scientists

As a senior Synthetic Environment and Simulation Engineer, Technician or Scientist, you will already be a respected member of the community and can expect further specialist development (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we'll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you'll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body.

Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise.

Key points

• QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas.
• We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal.
• We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you'll have access to formal training, mentoring, and assisted self-development and on the job training.
• Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority.
• With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working.

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.

You'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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.

About QinetiQ
As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Security
Please note that 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, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.