Senior Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Skyral; Warminster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Holiday

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Hours

Enhanced Parental Leave

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Healthy Snacks & Drinks Provided

Snacks & drinks

Job summary

A tech-driven organization seeks a modeling specialist to develop simulation models that enhance real training systems. This hybrid role is based in Warminster and is crucial for the British Army's training transformation. Candidates should have strong programming skills in high-performance C++ and Python, along with experience in real-time systems. The position offers flexible working hours and unlimited paid holiday among other benefits, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about impactful work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience in model calibration and tuning.
• Understanding of real-time simulation constraints.
• Experience with real-time 3D visualization platforms (Unity/Unreal Engine).
• Ability to design reusable, composable models for a broader system.
• Experience in military capability, human behaviour, environmental modelling, or terrain/GIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt models based on data and training needs.
• Integrate models with simulation components.
• Support iterative improvement based on feedback.
• Design models to be reusable and composable for a broader simulation ecosystem.
• Ensure models behave coherently when combined with other models and systems, including timing and interaction consistency.
• Integrate models with other simulation components, terrain and environment systems, and external systems (e.g. HLA, DIS, APIs).
• Work closely with Integration Engineers, Content & Catalogue Administrator and Quality Assurance Engineer.
• Take ownership of a primary modelling area while contributing across domains.
• Support iterative improvement based on validation outcomes and operational feedback.

Skills

Strong analytical and systems thinking

Programming in high-performance C++

Experience with Python

Real-time systems knowledge

Simulation component experience

Behavioural modelling

CNI modelling

Physics modelling

Unity

Unreal Engine

Military modelling

Human behaviour modelling

Terrain / GIS

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

We Are Skyral

We believe every decision maker can be empowered by technology. Skyral combines AI, leading edge simulation technology and world class expertise to transform the decision making experience. Our products and services enable faster and more confident decisions in a complex, unforgiving world. We deploy practical, intuitive and efficient solutions to governments and enterprises, delivering outstanding outcomes at the speed of relevance.

What We Do

Team OMNIA

At OMNIA Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world.

OMNIA are redefining the British Army’s collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. OMNIA is at the heart of the UK’s bold Land Industrial Strategy.

This is more than a job — it’s a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training.

Please note that this hybrid role will require onsite working from our site in Warminster. Due to the nature of this role, Skyral can only consider applications from candidates who live in the UK and are eligible for Government Security Clearance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

This is not a research modelling role. You will build models that are used in real training systems, where performance, integration, and usability matter as much as correctness.

• Develop and adapt models based on authority-provided data, SME input and training needs.
• Implement behavioural logic, effects, interactions, and environmental responses in a way that is both representative and computationally efficient.
• Tune models to balance fidelity, performance, and scalability, making pragmatic trade-offs based on how the model will actually be used.
• Design models to be reusable and composable, contributing to a broader simulation ecosystem rather than one-off implementations.
• Ensure models behave coherently when composed with other models and systems, including handling timing, synchronisation, and interaction consistency.
• Integrate models with other simulation components, terrain and environment systems, and external systems (e.g. HLA, DIS, APIs).
• Working closely with Integration Engineers, our Content & Catalogue Administrator and our Quality Assurance Engineer.
• Take ownership of a primary modelling area (e.g. capability & effects, human behaviour, environment, or interoperability) while contributing across domains where required.
• Support iterative improvement based on validation outcomes, exercise feedback, and operational use.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong analytical and systems thinking mindset.
• Comfortable working across multiple modelling domains.
• Curious and willing to challenge assumptions.
• Balances realism with practical constraints such as performance, fidelity and scalability.
• Comfortable iterating based on feedback, imperfect data, and evolving requirements.

Key Technical Proficiencies

• Strong programming in high-performance C++ and Python.
• Experience building real-time systems and simulation components or engines.
• A strong understanding of modelling approaches including: Agent based modelling, Behavioural modelling, CNI modelling and physics/effects modelling.
• Experience with model calibration and tuning, representational fidelity and Real-time simulation constraints.
• Experience working with real-time 3D simulation and visualisation platforms such as Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Experience designing models that can be reused and composed as part of a wider system, not built in isolation.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Military capability modelling, Human Behaviour modelling, Environmental modelling, Terrain / GIS systems.

Note: Please feel empowered to apply for this position, even if you think you may only align with some of the qualities listed above. Your unique skills and perspectives could be just what we’re looking for.

What We Can Offer You

🌴 Unlimited Paid Holiday – we value and support the need to maintain a strong work-life balance.

🏡 Hybrid Working – we understand that a one-size-fits all approach doesn’t suit everyone. We have an office based in Central London if you prefer working in an office.

⏰ Flexible Working Hours – We’re not bound by the 9-to-5 model. Collaborate with your manager on determining a work schedule that suits you.

🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave – we’re proud to offer 26 weeks maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave at full pay.

🏥 Private Medical & Dental Insurance – offered through Bupa.

💲 Honest about Compensation – We maintain a well defined salary range which a member of the Talent Team will discuss with you during the first call.

☕ Healthy Snacks & Drinks Provided – If you decide to come into the office, we have a range of snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.

At Skyral, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to reasonable adjustments. If you require such accommodations during the job application process we ask that you inform a member of our Talent Team.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.