ITEA & Trials Engineer

About OMNIA Training

At OMNIA Training, we have united some of the UK's most innovative defence training organisations into a single consortium. Our mission is to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world, serving as the Army’s Strategic Training Partner. We are seeking the best and brightest minds from across the UK, backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts.

OMNIA Training is primed by Raytheon UK, with key contributions from partners Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Capita, Skyral, and Cervus. This is more than a job; it's a mission to deliver high-impact, collaborative training solutions. You will be expected to embody the values and standards of the British Army, playing a critical role in designing, delivering, and transforming collective training.

The Role: ITEA & Trials Engineer

As the Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA) and Trials Engineer, you will be responsible for assigned OMNIA ITEA and Trials activities on behalf of the Configuring Service, reporting directly to the ITEA & Trials Lead Engineer.

Job Description

As a member of the Integration, Test, Evaluation, and Acceptance (ITEA) team, you will contribute to the rigorous testing, verification, and validation of new and updated Products, Services, and Systems (PSS). Under the guidance of the ITEA Lead, your efforts will support the smooth transition of capabilities into the ACTS service, ensuring alignment with Defence architectural standards, safety requirements, and interoperability goals.

You will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of structured testing and trials as part of the Verification, Trial, and Experimentation Plan (VTEP). Your work will confirm that solutions meet defined capability and integration requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work within advanced test environments and collaborate with engineering, acquisition, and operational teams across Defence, validating capability performance, supporting system interoperability, and ensuring readiness for service across next-generation simulation training systems.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Trial Planning & Execution:

• Execute the Verification, Trial and Experimentation Plan (VTEP).
• Develop the Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plan (ITEAP) from the VTEP, including subordinate Test and Trials Plans, Capability Integration Plans, Stakeholder analysis, Data capture and reporting strategies, and Resource requirements.

Capability Integration & Testing:

• Ensure all PSS align with architectural frameworks, including the ACTS Technology Roadmap, Generic Base Architecture (GBA), Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA), and Generic Soldier Architecture (GSA).
• Verify system interoperability with existing and legacy systems, other ACTS services and data sources, and directed external dependencies.

Trials & Acceptance:

• Conduct progressive testing and trials including Pilot / Concept Trials, Initial Integration Trials, and User Acceptance Trials (UAT).
• Leverage the testing environment to validate interoperability and integration, support Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) blended simulation environments, and enable dynamic injects, performance analysis, and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
• Participate in and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Safety and Environmental compliance testing.
• Produce and deliver Acceptance Case Reports (ACRs), Trial Reports, and Safety & Environmental Case Reports.

Governance & Lifecycle Support:

• Support governance of ITEA activities across the capability lifecycle.
• Ensure access to and configuration of engineering information and test evidence across the PSS lifecycle.
• Validate PSS against ISO 44001-aligned acquisition and supply chain management principles.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Defence Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Test & Evaluation, System Integration, or Trials Engineering in a Defence or similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience in executing trials.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a distributed team.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge and confidence in technical publications.
• Familiarity with Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (CATT) Virtual Battlespace (VBS), Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES), Command and Staff Trainer (CAST) Combined Arms Virtual Dismounted (CAV-D)(V).
• Understanding of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR 2025).

Desirable:

• Experience with open training and simulation standards like High-Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
• Experience with UCATT, MILES, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of CT systems, mission training tools, and synthetic environments.
• Familiarity with the UK MOD Land Industrial Strategy, acquisition lifecycle, and ITEA governance models (e.g., Knowledge in Defence (KiD), Defence Equipment and Support processes (DE&S)).
• Experience with Defence architectural compliance (e.g., GBA, GSA, GVA) and capability development frameworks, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications or certification in Systems Engineering (e.g., INCOSE), Test & Evaluation, or Program Management.
• Previous defence experience.

Applicants must be willing to work within the Defence sector and undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Clearance (SC) checks, if not already held.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for individuals with a mission focus, enthusiasm, and drive to succeed. You should be eager to collaborate with other defence training organisations and the British Army, learning from experiences and sharing knowledge across the team. While a military background is not essential, an understanding of service and putting the mission first is paramount.

What We Offer

REUK aims to be the employer of choice, offering significant opportunities for growth. We are a Disability Confident employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Community, welcoming applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses and partners.

Our vision is to be a recognised and respected solution provider delivering high-technology, high-reliability, and high-quality products and systems.

As an REUK Employee, you will benefit from:

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Flexible Working.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme (after 3 months of service).
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period).
• Long Service Rewards with additional holidays.
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work.
• Excellent Training Opportunities.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Buying & Selling of Annual Leave.
• Staff social events throughout the year.
• Recognition for your work.