Simulation & Synthetic Environments Engineer

About the job

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.