Simulator Technician in Macquarie Park, Australia

Simulator Technician

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Role Purpose

Be the Maritime Warfare and Simulation Subject Matter Expert supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Combat System Simulators (CSSIM) at HMAS Watson and HMAS Stirling.

This is a highly specialised role at the intersection of Navy operations, maritime warfare, simulation and technology . You will be the trusted operational point of contact for CSSIM, ensuring the simulators are available, effective and fit for purpose to support critical Navy training outcomes.

Working closely with Navy training authorities, maritime warfare specialists, simulation teams and DXC engineering, you will bring together real-world maritime warfare knowledge, hands-on technical expertise and an understanding of synthetic training environments . You will help translate Navy's operational and training requirements into effective simulator capability, while identifying and resolving issues, supporting upgrades, developing scenarios and games, and continuously improving simulator performance.

This is an opportunity to become a key technical and operational link between Navy and DXC , working on specialised Defence capability that directly supports the training and preparedness of Australia's maritime forces.

Key Responsibilities

• Own CSSIM operational readiness , ensuring Combat System Simulators are available, reliable and fit to support Navy training requirements across supported sites.
• Act as the key Maritime Warfare and CSSIM Subject Matter Expert , providing specialist advice to Navy, DXC engineering teams and Defence stakeholders.
• Partner with Navy training and maritime warfare authorities to assess simulator effectiveness and ensure CSSIM capability supports training objectives and outcomes.
• Coordinate operational and technical issues , acting as the initial point of contact between Navy, DXC engineers and project teams to identify, escalate and resolve issues.
• Support the design, testing and implementation of CSSIM upgrades and engineering changes , ensuring operational and training requirements are reflected in delivered solutions.
• Develop, test and deliver simulation scenarios and training games , and support Navy with training packages, debriefing and assessment criteria.
• Coordinate system grooms, configuration changes, upgrades and integration activities , working with Navy, DXC and third-party technical teams to minimise disruption to training
• Contribute to performance assessments, site reporting and continuous improvement , identifying simulator capability issues and tracking their resolution through to completion.

Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years’ experience in Maritime Warfare environment [includes real-world, synthetic
• Minimum 5 years’ experience involved within the Maritime Synthetic Environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in a particular technical specialty area.
• Experience working with techniques, tools, and approaches for application development and system integration.
• Experience working with techniques and approaches for selecting technical products and vendors.
• Highly desirable is strong practical problem-solving skills, with demonstrated hands-on technical experience.
• Highly desirable is a Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or related field preferred or related experience that has been obtained via other career paths.

In order to be eligible for this position, candidates must have an active Australian Defence security clearance, or be eligible to obtain one at a minimum of NV1 level. Candidates must hold or be able to attain ITAR Classified clearance.

Our culture and benefits

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice . #WeAreDXC

As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work. Some of these include;

• Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University
• We know that great people refer great people. We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC
• More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave
• Take time to give back with charitable and emergency services volunteer days
• Well-being matters to us and our Employee Assistance Program is there to support you and your family
• And of course, all the basics; novated leasing, discounted health insurance, paid parental leave and many other discounts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the ‘bring your whole-self to work’ philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow.

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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