Navy Synthetic Training Operator – HMS Collingwood

Synthetic Training Operator (STO) – Under Water Warfare / ASW Training ProgrammeHMS Collingwood, HampshirePermanentCore Hours: 07:30 - 16:30 (with early finishes 3 days per week)Help Shape the Next Generation of Royal Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare SpecialistsWe are seeking a Synthetic Training Operator (STO) to support the Royal Navy's leading-edge Below Water Warfare Simulation Training Programme at HMS Collingwood.This role sits within the Royal Navy's Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) environment, delivering realistic, high-fidelity synthetic training designed to develop and assess warfare specialists operating in complex underwater battlespace scenarios.This opportunity would be particularly suited to candidates with a Royal Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) background, including those with experience in sonar operations, underwater warfare, tactical development, or maritime command systems.What You'll Be Doing:As a Synthetic Training Operator, you will play a key role in delivering immersive and realistic naval warfare training exercises, supporting instructors and trainees throughout the training lifecycle.Key responsibilities include:Operating advanced simulation systems across the Warfare Team Trainer (WTT), Classroom-Based Simulation Trainer (CBST) and Electronic Classroom Trainers (ECT).Supporting the delivery of a Below Water Warfare and Anti-Submarine Warfare training programme through realistic simulation and scenario execution.Providing scenario control, tactical injects, cues and prompts to enhance operational realism and learning outcomes.Working within the Common Synthetic Environment Control (CSEC) room and live training environments.Supporting scenario preparation, simulator configuration, data collection and performance monitoring.Assisting Royal Navy instructors in the delivery of synthetic warfare training and exercises.Maintaining the highest standards of safety, security and training delivery.Ideal BackgroundWe are particularly interested in candidates with operational experience in one or more of the following areas:Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations.Sonar operations and acoustic analysis.Below Water Warfare tactical procedures and doctrine.Maritime tactical decision-making in complex operational environments.Command and Control (C2) systems and maritime situational awareness.Training and mentoring naval personnel in operational or synthetic environments.Mission planning, threat assessment and tactical development.Experience operating within Royal Navy warfare teams or operations rooms.What You'll BringThe successful candidate will have:A strong understanding of Royal Navy surface ship sensors, sonar systems and weapon systems.Experience with Royal Navy Command Systems, ideally DNA(2) and/or CMS.Knowledge of Operations Room Action Information Organisation (AIO) structures and processes.An understanding of underwater warfare tactics and the challenges associated with submarine detection and tracking.Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with instructors, trainees and fellow operators.A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic training environment.Why Join Us?Work directly with world-class maritime warfare and simulation technology.Play a vital role in preparing Royal Navy personnel for operational success.Remain connected to the ASW and maritime warfare community.Support the development of future warfare specialists and tactical capability.Join a collaborative and supportive team environment.Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, including the opportunity for early finishes up to three days per week.If you have an Anti-Submarine Warfare, Sonar, Operations Room, Underwater Warfare or Maritime Training background and want to continue making a real contribution to UK Defence capability, we'd love to hear from you.