CAST Systems Engineer

Position Overview

We are looking for a Systems Engineer for our Command and Staff Trainer (CAST) team. The role primarily uses the ABACUS computer simulation and Communication & Information Systems (CIS) to support British Army exercises at Battle Group to Corps level. Responsibilities include configuring ABACUS, providing data, integrating systems, delivering training, and supporting CAST activities across multiple sites.

• Configure the ABACUS software for exercise use.
• Provide the MOD customer with ABACUS data for use during military exercises.
• Configure and/or integrate individual systems to match military training requirements.
• Conduct appropriate system training to ensure military users are competent to conduct their exercises.
• Provide coverage, when required, to support CAST activities at relevant UK sites.
• Support day‑to‑day IT operations at the site.
• Carry out engineering, operational and administrative duties associated with the CAST site.
• Support remotely networked CIS exercises at Warminster, Sennelager and off‑site locations.
• Support CAST activities at all sites, primarily using ABACUS/CIS/VBS
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• Liaise with the military customer and build scenarios to fit their requirements.
• Establish consistent and measurable processes for support and administration.
• Comply with configuration and control procedures.
• Attend further training when required.
• Comply with laid‑down company procedures.
• Be willing to work nights and shift work when required.
• Champion and foster a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties required to complete the CAST service.

• UK SC Security Clearance
• Good working knowledge of Windows OS, LAN technology
• Experienced trainer
• Good knowledge of IT systems and associated support
• Good knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016
• Good knowledge of VMware
• Presentation and training skills
• Physically fit; lifting is part of the role
• Willing to travel internationally and nationwide at short notice

• Cisco routing, switching & VOIP
• Leadership of small teams
• Windows Server administration
• Fibre/Copper LAN installation & PC repair
• Knowledge of DII, DIS & HLA
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of battlefield terminology and doctrine
• Ex‑HM Forces
• A team player, also able to work unsupervised
• Understanding of ISTAR visualisation and its applications
• Knowledge of VBS3 and associated terrain generation
• Provision of terrain databases, models and scripting within a VBS environment

• Competitive salaries
• Paid overtime
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, with option to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (4% discretionary)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• Flexible benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice options, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity & shared parental leave)

• 37hr working week; hours may vary by role or site‑specific arrangements
• Remote, hybrid, and site‑based working opportunities, dependent on needs and role requirements
• Flexible working culture focused on output rather than desk time
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.