Junior Technician, Simulation - Odiham, UK
About Us:
Operational Solutions Ltd is an industry leading company at the forefront of technological innovation and development, in both civilian and military environments. Due to continued expansion, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Simulation Technician to join our existing Technical Team on a full-time basis. Working on the latest Chinook MK6 simulators which includes a market-leading mixed reality trainer.
About You:
The successful applicant must be computer literate, with a reasonable understanding of software basics and able to display suitable theoretical knowledge and practical/fault finding skills. You must be a team player with good self-discipline and punctuality, with the ability to complete complex tasks unsupervised and to a high standard. The individual must be willing to embrace new technology and learn new skills.
You will be required to pass the UK security vetting procedure and must be UK National. All costs are covered by Operational Solutions.
Essential Skills/Qualifications:
- Computer literate.
- Willingness to learn.
- Clean driving license and own transport.
- Practical hand skills.
- A customer-centric focus.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications:
· Prior experience within Simulation
· Experience with mixed reality/augmented technologies
· Linux training (Can be provided at no cost to individual)
Some of your duties will include:
· Shift work on an alternating basis Early/Lates (06:00-14:00 & 14:00-23:00) Mon – Fri.
· Assist with the development of the Simulators including integration and testing of modifications.
· Conduct fault isolation, repair, operational checks, and maintenance actions.
· Complete reports and documentation relating to maintenance actions and support activities using software, associated forms and maintenance logbooks.
· Maintain a clean work environment and operate with high quality operating principles during maintenance activities.
· Comply with all Safety and Security policies and procedures.
· Always remain professional and courteous in a customer facing environment.
Additional Benefits:
· Competitive salary.
· Company pension scheme
· Promotional prospects.
· 25 Days paid holiday plus bank holidays
· Work clothing provided
If you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for a dynamic company that values its staff, then we would like to hear from you.
For more information on this position and to apply for the role we have, please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Candidates without the above qualifications will not be considered.
Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Operator/Analyst - Warminster, UK
About Us:
Operational Solutions Ltd is an industry leading company at the forefront of technological innovation and development, in both civilian and military environments. Due to continued expansion, we are now looking to recruit an Operator/Analyst to join our existing Technical Team on a full-time basis. Working on the latest Military simulators supporting the British Army.
About You:
The ideal applicant would be ex-military and an experienced Gunner/FC BISA (Bdr/SGT). You must be an enthusiastic team player with good self-discipline and punctuality, with the ability to complete complex tasks as part of a team and unsupervised, to a high standard.
Some of your duties will include:
- Scenario Preparation
- Support to the Observer Controller (OC) for the creation and presentation of AAR briefings
- Manning Observer/Controller & Analyst workstations and recording information for after action reviews
- Support to Associated Assets, covering Cortez, HTMS and ICE
- Completion of the Technical Incident Report during Training Events
- Manning BLUFOR and OPFOR workstations controlling the computer generated forces as directed by the SO1
- First Line trouble-shooting
- Support to role players at BLUFOR workstations
- Provide follow-on training to PMS and Military trainees
- Working with the SO1 to support the training schedules
- Monitoring system performance against agreed design parameters and take action to ensure that the required system training usage meets the requirement
- The Operator/Analyst shall support activities within the Synthetic Environment Reference Facility (SERF) on a not-to-interfere basis with the CATT System, as directed by the CLS Site Lead.
Salary and Package
- Full time employment: Yes
- Competitive Salary: Yes
- Yearly Discretionary bonus: Yes
- Pay rises: Yes
- Full medical cover: Yes
- Overtime: Yes
- TOIL: Yes
- Start date: ASAP
You will be required to pass the UK security vetting procedure.
Technical Project Manager, Leading R&D Projects - Burghfield, UK
About Us:
Operational Solutions Limited (OSL) is a leading SME company that provides innovative solutions within the aviation, security, and military markets.
We provide a diverse range of products and technologies including counter-drone (C-UAS) systems, UTM, synthetic environments, managed services, consultancy, R&D, and drone operations.
Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the growing engineering development team, to co-ordinate, manage, and deliver a range of projects consisting of leading-edge technologies including sensors, RF, and kinetic effectors, software, artificial intelligence, and drones.
Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will report into the CTO and be responsible for the day-to-day management of Research and Development projects in order to successfully deliver against the company's technology strategy.
This is a highly rewarding role that requires an ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team in a highly dynamic and agile environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Effective interaction with OSL senior management, engineering team, suppliers, academia, and customers to achieve desired project outcomes.
- Creation and maintenance of project management plans.
- Creation of WBS, work packages, baseline schedules, and budgets.
- Management of team and tasks to deliver to quality, cost, and schedule.
- Management of project risk.
- Provision of regular project status reports.
- Generation / review of project deliverables.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering technical projects, from low to high TRL, ideally with experience of technologies that are relevant to security, drone, and counter-drone products.
Must be comfortable working at Director level and with external customers.
Must be able to work autonomously and prioritise their own workload.
The ideal candidate will already be conversant with the Civil and Military Drone and Counter Drone product landscape although this is not essential.
Qualifications/Key skills and qualities:
- Must hold a relevant project management qualification or have extensive demonstrable experience in a similar relevant role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong relationships to influence stakeholders at all levels (both internally and externally).
- Ability to distil complex challenges into defined tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable self-starter, with the ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes.
- Ability to handle pressure and work to stipulated deadlines.
- Computer literate.
Salary and Package
- On application
- Opportunity to work from home
- Flexible working arrangements
Lead Software Architect , Software Development Team - Remote
About Us:
Operational Solutions Limited (OSL) is a leading SME company that provides innovative solutions within the aviation, security, and military markets.
We provide a diverse range of products and technologies including counter-drone (CUAS) systems, UTM, synthetic environments, managed services, consultancy, R&D, and drone operations.
Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Technical Architect to join the growing software development team. You will collaborate with the Director of Software Development to design, develop and architect the company's suite of software products and influence its evolution.
Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will report into the Software Development Director and be responsible for day-to-day tasking of the members of the development team to ensure deadlines are met against the company's technology strategy and are in-line with business expectations.
This is a highly rewarding role that requires an ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team in a highly dynamic and agile environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Effective interaction with OSL Senior Leadership Team, engineering team, suppliers, academia, and customers to achieve desired project outcomes.
- Creation and maintenance of design documentation (HLDs/LLDs) ensuring the product is fit for purpose and suitable within the current and planned technology stacks.
- Lead on, and develop new solutions as defined by the company’s technology road map.
- Management of research and development tasks within the Software Development Team.
- Act as design authority ensuring and upholding architectural standards.
- Manage, coach, and develop the team to promote high-performance.
- Ensure quality releases to customers with minimal downtime.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have extendable sive knowledge and a proven track record of designing, developing software solutions in a complex environment from low to high TRL.
Must have experience of leading a software development team.
Must be comfortable working with senior leadership and with external customers.
Must be able to work autonomously and prioritise their own workload.
The ideal candidate will already be conversant with the Civil and Military Drone and Counter Drone product landscape although this is not essential.
Technical Experience:
Mandatory Skills
- Previous development experience of Microsoft .NET C#
- Understanding of Microsoft .NET Core
- Understanding of Web Server Design Patterns
- Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server & Database Platforms
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows Server
Ideal Skills
- Real Time Operating Systems
- Networking Infrastructure
- Security Principles
- UI Design
- Understanding of Multi-Sensor Systems
Qualifications/Key Skills and Qualities:
- Must have in-depth experience with designing and developing complex software products.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong relationships to influence stakeholders at all levels (both internally and externally).
- Ability to distil complex challenges into defined tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable self-starter, with the ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes.
- Ability to handle pressure and work to stipulated deadlines.
- Current SC clearance or the ability to obtain it.
Salary and Package:
- £ 60-80k plus discretionary bonus
- Remote working role, but may involve travel for key events
- Flexible working arrangements