Combat Simulation Specialist | Gefechtssimulationsbearbeiterin / Gefechtssimulationsbearbeiter (m/w/d)

Bundeswehr Standort

Schwesing, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Mar 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role at the Air Defense Missile Training Center in Schwesing involves the configuration and execution of complex training scenarios using specialized simulation software. As a Combat Simulation Specialist, you will be responsible for creating training materials and scenario documentation while auditing various operational command software modules across multiple leadership levels, including SAMOC and SWEF. You will manage the entire simulation lifecycle from configuration to execution on physical simulators. This position is unique as it offers a transition from a fixed-term to a permanent contract upon the successful completion of a high-level security clearance. It is an ideal role for technical professionals looking to apply IT expertise within a defense and national security context, specifically supporting the PATRIOT weapon system and NATO integrated air defense frameworks.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) or a degree/qualification in a comparable professional field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT systems or a comparable technical field
  • Experience in the creation and execution of simulation sequences
  • Practical knowledge of NATO integrated air defense principles and air force operational doctrines is preferred
  • Experience with the PATRIOT weapon system and combat management systems is highly desirable
  • Experience working within the organizational structure of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) is an advantage

Languages

English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Must be willing to undergo and pass a Level 2 Security Clearance (Ü2); initial employment is fixed-term pending this clearance. Must hold a Class B driver's license and be willing to obtain a military driving permit. Requires a commitment to the free democratic basic order. Physical fitness assessment may be required.