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From placement to permanent: The MVR Academy offers its first ever full contract.
03 August 2026
A year ago, Dawid Sikora was in the early stages of a one-year work placement at the MVR Academy. Today, he starts his first day as a full-time Metaverse VR 3D artist.
This is a huge milestone for me,” he said.
“Being part of the MVR Academy has been such a positive experience. It has allowed me to work alongside industry professionals and learn new skills to help me grow as a 3D artist.
“And today, I will essentially be starting my first job in the industry. It is a great feeling knowing I am on the right path to fulfilling my career ambitions.”
The MVR Academy was created to give talented students a route into the industry and to support the next generation of developers, artists and programmers.
“It is really valuable to have programmes like the MVR Academy offering placement opportunities to students.”
Dawid Sikora
Metaverse VR Student Placement 3D Modeler
Building skills through real industry experience
Sikora, who joined in his second year of a Computer Games Art BA (Hons) course at the University of Portsmouth, believes the programme has been central to his development.
“It is really valuable to have programmes like the MVR Academy offering placement opportunities to students.
“It opens doors, provides real experience and connects you to people who can accelerate your development.
“Working for Metaverse VR has taught me so many new things and given me real-world industry experience during my university studies.”
Taking on responsibility and delivering solo projects
Although his placement began in a junior role, Sikora showed promise from the start.
He was quickly trusted to work as the solo artist on several key projects, something he sees as a defining moment in his year at the Academy.
“Working on solo projects with strict deadlines has been my main highlight,” he said.
“It shows that in a single year I have built enough trust and demonstrated the skills needed for the team to give me important work, even as a placement student.”
A milestone for the MVR Academy
Doug Wager 3D Modeller and MVR Academy Liaison highlights, Sikora’s progression from placement to permanent role reflects exactly what the Academy was designed to achieve.
“We are delighted Dawid is continuing with us. His progression shows the value of giving students real responsibility and real experience.
“He has worked hard, grown quickly and proved himself throughout his placement.
“Offering him a permanent role is a natural next step and a proud moment for the Academy.”
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Are you the Commercial Manager we’ve been looking for?
31 July 2026
By Claire Jones, Metaverse VR, Chief Operating Officer
Over the past three years, Metaverse VR has grown from a single ambitious idea into one of the UK’s most innovative defence and tech SMEs.
That idea was to redefine how elite teams train for an increasingly volatile world. Not by repeating old thinking, but by embracing what’s possible now.
Every day, our team brings clarity, pace and determination to building authentic virtual environments that prepare high‑performance teams for real operational pressure.
We work closely, move quickly and care deeply about the impact our technology has on the people, teams and forces who use it.
It’s demanding, purposeful work, and it’s why finding the right Commercial Manager matters.
Why we need a Commercial Manager now
As we continue to scale, commercial leadership has become central to how we grow, partner and deliver.
We’re operating across more programmes, engaging with more customers and collaborating with more organisations than ever before.
The Commercial Manager will help shape how we navigate that growth. They’ll bring structure to opportunity, clarity to partnerships and momentum to the way we operate. It’s a role with real responsibility and real visibility.
The kind of person who thrives here
We’re looking for someone who is driven, ambitious and comfortable in fast‑paced environments. Someone who sees growth as a shared effort and wants to help us move faster, further and better. That mindset is essential.
We’re not a large organisation with layers of process. We’re a close‑knit team that relies on people who take ownership, communicate clearly and enjoy working side by side with technical, delivery and leadership teams.
Culture, challenge and impact
Culture matters here. The right person will genuinely enjoy being part of a tight, supportive group. They’ll be ready to make new connections, build strong relationships and contribute to the rhythm of the team.
They’ll value collaboration as much as autonomy, and they’ll understand that great commercial work is about strengthening the whole organisation, not just hitting targets.
They’ll also love a challenge. Working in a defence SME means navigating complexity, adapting quickly and solving problems with limited information. It’s not always straightforward, but it’s always meaningful. The right person will thrive in that environment. They’ll bring good judgement, resilience and a willingness to learn fast.
Ready to make an impact
Most importantly, they’ll be excited to come to work every day ready to make an impact as we continue to build the Metaverse VR brand. They’ll see the opportunity in front of us and want to be part of shaping it.
This is who we’re looking for. If it sounds like you, we want to hear from you today.
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Defence journalists discover the synthetic training reshaping naval readiness, at Metaverse VR.
14 July 2026
Metaverse VR and Capita Selborne welcomed defence journalists to Portsdown Technology Park for an exclusive inside look and hands‑on demonstration of Metaverse VR’s virtual bridge simulators, synthetic training systems and wider defence training technology underpinning Royal Navy training modernisation.
The visit provided a detailed view of how simulation, synthetic environments and rapid capability development are reshaping naval readiness.
Beginning with an introduction from Toby Everitt, CEO and founder of Metaverse VR, and Ade Morley, Managing Director at Capita Selborne, the journalists were given a walkthrough of how synthetic training, spiral development and rapid procurement have enabled the Royal Navy to modernise bridge and navigation training at unprecedented speed.
Inside the Royal Navy’s Synthetic Training Ecosystem
Journalists took to the seas, with Metaverse showcasing its full virtual bridge, control room and engine room simulators, as well as UAS and Counter‑UAS training systems. These capabilities allow training to be delivered early, then iteratively improved through life, supporting the Navy’s shift toward more agile, data‑driven and synthetic training environments.
Journalists stepped inside the simulators, observed live demonstrations and spoke directly with the teams responsible for delivering and supporting the systems.
Joanna Bailey, editor of ADS Advance, said the experience helped contextualise the scale and realism of today’s naval training technology.
“I’m quite new to maritime defence, being an aviation girl myself, so I treated this very much as a learning opportunity and I learnt an awful lot.
“Our hosts were incredibly knowledgeable and answered all our questions brilliantly.
“And the hands-on demos, being able to actually see the technology in action, really does bring it to life for us in a way you simply don’t get from reading about it.”
Synthetic training as a core component of naval readiness
Throughout the day, Metaverse VR and Capita highlighted how synthetic training is becoming central to Royal Navy training and operational preparation.
The Warfighter Readiness paper calls for greater use of simulation, faster lesson integration from the frontline and more agile training delivery. These themes were reflected across the briefings and demonstrations.
Bailey noted the broader relevance across defence domains:
“Simulations are definitely the way forward, not just for naval operations but for aerospace and the drone economy as well.
“You can’t take huge pieces of equipment offline to let trainees experiment on them, so having them practise in a simulated environment makes far more sense.
“It means they’re ready to go to work the moment they step onto the real thing.”
SME innovation and the importance of support structures
The visit also touched on the pressures facing defence SMEs, particularly during periods of uncertainty around DIP and SDR timelines. Bailey reflected on the impact:
“We’ve seen a lot of good companies that aren’t there anymore because of delays, because of the way funding’s structured, and because of how difficult it is for SMEs to work with the MOD.
“Metaverse VR has clearly been well supported by Capita, and that bridging role between an innovator and the Ministry of Defence is incredibly important.”
Despite the challenges, she was clear about the strength of the UK’s innovation base:
“Frankly, the UK’s got bags of innovation. We’ve got great companies and great people, and we just need a bit more certainty and a bit more willingness to fund it properly.
“If SMEs can get the backing they need, they’ll continue delivering world class capability.”
A clearer understanding of synthetic training’s value
Before the visit, Bailey admitted she wasn’t sure what to expect but ultimately found it invaluable in opening her eyes to the benefits of synthetic training.
“Now I’ve come for the day, I’ll be telling all my colleagues. It’s been genuinely eye opening.”
And it was this outcome Everitt and Morley were hoping for. Speaking after the visit, Everitt said the value of bringing journalists into the environment is that it shows, rather than tells, what modern synthetic training can achieve.
“When people step inside these simulators and see how the systems work together, the conversation changes.
“You can talk about synthetic training, spiral development and rapid delivery, but nothing lands quite like seeing it in action.
“What we want is for people to understand how these capabilities support the Royal Navy today and how they will evolve through life.
“Days like this help build that understanding and show the importance of the Selborne ecosystem in enabling SMEs like ours to deliver at speed.”
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5 Ways Mixed Reality Training Improves Military Readiness and Skill Retention
In this article, we look at five ways mixed reality training (MR) improves military skill retention by enabling immersive repetition, realistic mission rehearsal, collaborative team training, scalable access to training environments and data-driven performance feedback.
Quick Jump
- Immersive repetition improves long‑term skill retention
- Realistic, scenario-based training improves knowledge transfer from training to real operations
- Mixed reality augments existing training protocols
- Multi-user capability improves team coordination and communication under pressure
- Real‑time performance data strengthens training outcomes and accelerates improvement
In June 2026, all of the UK’s five Astute class submarines were withdrawn from active duty to await routine maintenance, leaving Britain without an active attack-submarine force.
As a result, all five crews were grounded.
Aside from the obvious defence vulnerability, Cdr Ryan Ramsey, a former nuclear submarine captain, highlighted a broader issue not getting enough attention, saying “You could lose vital skill sets if you’re not operating at sea.”
Without an operational vessel, crews were left without an active environment to maintain basic judgement skills, procedural fluency or continue regular mission rehearsal and simulation-based training.
Like all high-performance professions, submarine operations are unforgiving. Skills fade quickly when they are not rehearsed in context, and traditional training tools cannot replicate the pressure, tempo or complexity of real missions.
This is exactly the type of challenge mixed reality is built to solve.
When platforms are offline, unavailable or in short supply, MR gives crews a way to stay sharp, practise realistically and retain the skills that matter most.
1: Immersive repetition improves long term skill retention
Inside high-fidelity mixed-reality environments, the brain encodes every second as a lived event rather than abstract information.
This matters because activities that feel experienced are stored more deeply and recalled more reliably under pressure.
Cognitive science shows immersive, context‑rich environments activate the same memory systems used in real operations, which strengthens retention far more effectively than classroom or 2D training.
Repetition then reinforces these pathways. When operators can rehearse the same task repeatedly in a realistic environment, they build familiarity, reduce cognitive load and retain procedural fluency for longer.
This is especially important in domains where skills degrade quickly without practice, such as submarine operations, aviation and UAS control.
2: Realistic, scenario-based training improves knowledge transfer from training to real operations
Mixed reality training blends physical and digital environments to deliver immersive, interactive scenarios that replicate real-world operational conditions, creating highly effective simulation training experiences.
Everything teams will or could experience for real, they can train for repeatedly, authentically and safely. Failures do not cost or risk anything. Instead, each failure becomes the next learning experience until there is just mastery.
This works because the brain retrieves information more effectively when the training environment shares cues with the operational environment.
Skills learned in realistic scenarios are recalled faster and applied more accurately under pressure, which is why scenario-based training consistently outperforms classroom or decontextualised practice.
MR strengthens this effect by placing crews inside operator-truthful synthetic training environments that mirror real interfaces, real procedures and real mission conditions. They rehearse the same tasks, follow the same workflows and experience the same pressures they will face during live missions.
This creates a direct bridge between training and operations, increasing the likelihood that skills learned in simulation will transfer cleanly into real-world performance.
3: Mixed reality augments existing training protocols
Mixed reality isn’t designed to replace traditional training, but rather to act as a modern, scalable capability that enriches overall training ecosystems.
Where live training is expensive, MR is cost efficient. Where live scenarios are inherently risky, MR provides a safe alternative.
And where live assets are limited, offline or committed elsewhere, MR enables access to high-value training that would otherwise be unavailable to help organisations maintain operational readiness even when physical platforms are not accessible.
This aligns closely with Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) training architectures used across defence, where live participants, virtual environments and simulated entities are integrated to create flexible, scalable and interoperable training systems.
In this context, mixed reality becomes a practical enabler of LVC approaches, increasing the fidelity of virtual scenarios while extending the availability and utility of live training.
As a result, MR strengthens existing training protocols by ensuring operators arrive better prepared, more fluent and more confident, even when traditional methods cannot deliver the required frequency, scale or realism.
Whole environments can be constructed to faithfully recreate authentic bridge layouts, cockpit design or control room configurations, allowing full crews to train together inside the same shared scenario.
4: Multi-user capability improves team coordination and communication under pressure
Mixed reality training is perfectly adapted to multi-user training.
Whole environments can be constructed to faithfully recreate authentic bridge layouts, cockpit design or control room configurations, allowing full crews to train together inside the same shared scenario.
This also enables distributed training, supporting continuous operational readiness across geographically dispersed teams.
It’s a feature many teams now use to work specifically on coordination, communication and collective decision making.
MR removes the constraints that often limit team‑level training. Crews can enter the same environment, see the same information and respond to the same pressures in real time, even when live platforms are unavailable or committed elsewhere.
They can rehearse communication discipline, refine handovers and build the shared situational awareness that underpins effective operations.
Because scenarios are repeatable, teams can run complex drills again and again until coordination becomes instinctive.
5: Real time performance data strengthens training outcomes and accelerates improvement
Mixed reality training generates detailed performance data that traditional methods cannot capture.
Every action, decision and interaction can be recorded, analysed and reviewed, giving instructors and teams a level of insight that is impossible to achieve through live exercises alone.
MR systems can track timing, accuracy, compliance with procedures, communication patterns and training effectiveness metrics.
This creates a clear picture of how individuals and teams perform under pressure, where errors occur and how skills develop over time.
It also allows instructors to deliver targeted feedback immediately, which is proven to accelerate learning and improve long‑term performance.
Because scenarios are repeatable, teams can run the same drill again with the benefit of precise, data‑driven feedback.
This turns training into a continuous improvement loop, strengthening readiness and ensuring that crews progress with clarity and confidence.
With MR, trainees reach second nature performance faster
Mixed reality accelerates the journey from basic competence to instinctive, second‑nature performance.
By combining immersion, realism, scalability, team‑level training and data‑driven feedback, it gives crews more opportunities to practise, refine and repeat the skills that matter.
The result is a defence training technology environment where operators learn faster, retain more and arrive better prepared for real‑world operations.
This is particularly valuable across defence, aerospace, aviation and maritime operations where readiness depends on maintaining complex skills over time.
Platforms such as VirtualSky enable this through immersive mixed reality training environments designed for defence and high-performance operations.
FAQs about Mixed Reality
What’s the difference between VR, AR, and MR?
- VR (Virtual Reality) puts you in a fully digital world.
- AR (Augmented Reality) adds digital info to the real world, like a heads-up display.
- MR (Mixed Reality) lets you interact with both. Think digital and real elements working together.
Each can be used in training, depending on what you’re preparing for.
Can mixed reality simulate force-on-force or multi-team scenarios?
Yes. Multi-agent training is a core strength of immersive tech. We can build complex, branching scenarios with full team interaction, which is great for simulating mission coordination, communication under stress and tactical awareness.
Can we use mixed reality to train across agencies?
Mixed Reality brings together multiple perspectives, such as police, fire and paramedics into one live scenario. Teams can rehearse coordinated response to complex incidents in a shared, dynamic environment.
Can mixed reality training be delivered remotely or across multiple sites?
Yes. Our training experiences are built for distributed teams. We can deploy modules across locations and even continents to deliver a shared training experience in real time, wherever your people are
Can mixed reality immersive training help meet NATO or ISO training readiness standards?
Yes. We align scenario development with your formal training goals and standards to help you evidence skill proficiency, consistency and operational readiness.
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Metaverse VR unveils Envision AI, a new family of virtual agents for VR training
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Metaverse VR has today launched Envision AI, a state-of-the-art family of applied AI capabilities designed to enhance immersive and synthetic training environments.
Built on a shared, engine-agnostic and secure-by-design architecture developed over 18 months of R&D, Envision AI introduces two complementary virtual agent products: Envision AI Entities and Envision AI Instructors.
Envision AI Entities are AI-driven virtual training role players that operate inside the scenario itself. They perform tasks normally carried out by a human in the loop and can act as an air traffic or airspace controller, an adversary or a basic role player.
Entities interact through natural conversation and behave in line with approved doctrine and procedure, making them suitable for defence, aviation and emergency services training.
Envision AI Instructors are custom built, domain specific digital avatars that guide, coach and answer questions inside any VR training environment. They provide real time support, explain procedures and deliver expert, textbook aligned guidance at the point of need.
Together, Entities and Instructors can populate any scenario with believable, interactive participants. This removes the requirement to crew every supporting role with a person and allows training teams to scale instruction, automate routine roles and maintain high fidelity simulation even when resources are limited.
Both products can be reconfigured across roles and exhibit behaviour grounded in validated source material rather than hand scripted logic.
This ensures that a controller can issue correct clearances, an adversary can execute credible tactics, and a role player behaves consistently with operational expectations. The result is a more realistic, more reliable and more repeatable VR training system.
Metaverse VR CEO Toby Everitt said:
“Envision AI represents a step change in the way immersive training is delivered and learners are supported within virtual environments.
“For the first time, organisations can populate scenarios with intelligent, doctrine-aligned virtual participants who behave consistently, respond naturally and adapt to the learner’s actions.
“While training demands are rising and equipment availability is falling, both Entities and Instructors can augment existing programmes to offer scalable, continuous and secure instruction without increasing instructor burden or relying on scarce platform time.”
Envision AI is now available, with integrations already underway across defence, aviation, and emergency services training programmes. The system is designed to slot into existing VR and simulation environments and supports both standalone deployments and full LVC architectures.
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05 June 2026
About Metaverse VR
Metaverse VR Ltd is a forward-looking technology company specialising in immersive training solutions, simulation. Located at Portsdown Technology Park in Portsmouth, Metaverse VR is dedicated to leveraging current and emerging technologies to help clients accelerate their development and adapt to modern training solutions. The company emphasises exceeding customer expectations through high-quality delivery, focusing on innovation and excellence in this field.
Metaverse VR places significant emphasis on employee development, nurturing a supportive and creative working environment. The company is committed to developing talented and ambitious individuals who contribute to continuous improvement and competitive advantage within the industry. Central to our mission is the transformation of digital immersive training, aiming to create impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.
The Role
For this Lead Unreal Developer position, we are looking for a motivated and skilled professional to join our VR Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to collaborate with the R&D team and contribute to ongoing and new defence and private sector projects. The role offers significant exposure to innovative and will require close cooperation with both the VR and R&D teams.
As the Lead Unreal Developer, your primary responsibility will be the structure and delivery of XR projects for clients in both the defence and private sectors, with a focus on Unreal Engine development. However, this position will also provide the opportunity to broaden your expertise in other technologies. MVR is committed to continuous development and offers training opportunities for developers looking to
diversify their skill set across areas such as web, mobile development, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI).
In addition to project development, you will take on an important secondary role involving horizon scanning—identifying and evaluating new opportunities to apply XR technologies. Your insights will contribute to modernising training solutions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of client programs while supporting their long-term goals. This role is ideal for someone eager to lead and innovate within an
expanding and dynamic tech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the VR development team, providing the core coding architecture for
projects. - Ensure support to relevant sub-contractors through the development and delivery process of supporting projects.
- Ensure code quality using industry standard practices along with appropriate
documentation. - Assist the change team in any VR outline or detailed proposal activities.
- In support of horizon scanning, look for new technology, companies, and solutions in the market.
- Any additional tasks to ensure the success of the role and support to the Business Unit.
Specialist Knowledge and Specialist Skills
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience of using games technologies.
- Demonstratable skills with UNREAL Engine.
- Working Knowledge of C++ and working knowledge of Industry standard practices.
- Working knowledge of networking and coding practises for multiplayer games in Unreal engine
- Demonstrable experience of Virtual Reality development.
- Knowledge of other software packages include Source Control and IDEs.
- Proven experience in performance profiling and optimisation of XR (GPU/CPU bottlenecks, draw calls and occlusion culling).
- Bachelor’s degree in a directly relevant field.
Desireable:
- Unity knowledge
- Project scoping and AGILE practices
- Awareness of MOD processes and practices
Why apply?
Joining Metaverse VR, you will be given the chance to be a part of a successful and growing team, that is going from strength to strength. We’ll also give you the opportunity to:
- Work in a state-of-the-art office, with access to all this offers
- Enjoy a relaxed friendly and supportive working environment
- 25 days Annual Leave, Birthday Day off + Bank Holidays and annual increments (option to buy additional 5 days AL after 1yr employment)
- Be involved in growing and defining MVR’s working processes and working practices
- Define MVRs Culture and Values
In addition, we will offer you:
- Competitive Salary negotiable dependant on experience
- Family Medical cover
- Family Dental cover
- 5 additional Reservist Volunteering days on full pay (We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring our Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award and working towards achieving Gold.)
- 2 Volunteering days on full pay
- Pension NEST 7%
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- EV Scheme
- Career Development opportunities and career progression pathways
- Employee Assistance Package
- Flexible Working
- Company Annual Socials and Wellbeing Initiatives
Here at Metaverse VR, we take great pride in promoting an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are empowered to perform to their best and contribute to our organisations rapid growth and achievements. We believe in building a diverse team that reflects our core values and commitment to excellence.
Our recruitment and selection process is fair and merit-based, focusing on an individual’s skills, experience, and alignment with MVR’s values and standards. This ensures that every team member is valued and can make a meaningful impact, drive innovation and be a part of the success or our forward-thinking organisation.
In line with Metaverse VR Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a 500 word reason for application to:
recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk
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UNREAL Lead Programmer
Your role will be to structure and deliver XR projects for clients in both the defence and private sectors, with a focus on Unreal Engine development
Software Engineer
Your role will be to convert technical concepts and architectures into working prototypes, reusable components, documented integrations, and delivery-ready solution
Commercial Manager
A Metaverse VR commercial manager provides end-to-end commercial and contractual leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Summary
Type:
Permanent
Location:
Portsmouth – Portsdown Technology Park (Hybrid)
Reports to:
XR Team Lead
Salary:
£47,500 – £65,000
(dependant on experience)
Band 4
Security Clearance:
Successful candidate must be able to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance and be willing to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) clearance. More information can be found here – National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a 500 word reason for application to
recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk
Closing date:
Open
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05 June 2026
About Metaverse VR
Metaverse VR Ltd is a forward-looking technology company specialising in immersive training solutions, simulation. Located at Portsdown Technology Park in Portsmouth, Metaverse VR is dedicated to leveraging current and emerging technologies to help clients accelerate their development and adapt to modern training solutions. The company emphasises exceeding customer expectations through high-quality delivery, focusing on innovation and excellence in this field.
Metaverse VR places significant emphasis on employee development, nurturing a supportive and creative working environment. The company is committed to developing talented and ambitious individuals who contribute to continuous improvement and competitive advantage within the industry. Central to our mission is the transformation of digital immersive training, aiming to create impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.
The Role
The Software Engineer is a hands-on technical role supporting the implementation, integration, validation, and documentation of solutions across Defence, R&D and Public sector bid work, demonstrations, and delivery activities.
The role works closely with the Lead Software Engineer, XR and cross functional teams to convert technical concepts and architectures into working prototypes, reusable components, documented integrations and delivery-ready solutions. The role is intentionally a broad technical position, it includes applied AI integration, real-time application development, general software engineering, API integration, technical documentation, testing, and deployment support.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain prototypes, proof-of-concept systems, and technical demonstrators.
- Take early-stage feasibility prototypes forward into working implementations, validating technical assumptions and documenting findings.
- Implement integrations between AI services, APIs, backend systems, XR applications, simulation environments, and third-party platforms.
- Develop microservices, wrappers, connectors, and service interfaces to support solution components.
- Support applied AI development including LLM services, speech services, classification models, RAG pipelines, and AI-enabled application features.
- Support offline and local AI deployments, configuration and testing locally-hosted models.
- Prepare and maintain demo-ready technical builds for internal and customer-facing demonstrations.
- Support preparation of technical handoff to delivery teams, including setup guides, implementation notes, configuration instructions, and known-issue logs.
- Maintain reusable technical assets, templates, example projects, and internal tooling to improve consistency across all outputs.
- Support technical feasibility work for bids, grants, and customer opportunities, including building small proof-of-concept demonstrations to evidence technical claims.
- Test and validate solution components against defined requirements or acceptance criteria, recording issues, limitations, and dependencies clearly.
- Any additional tasks to ensure the success of the role and support to the business.
Specialist Knowledge and Specialist Skills
Essential:
- Degree in software engineering, computer science, AI, games technology, simulation, or a related technical discipline
- Practical software development experience in at least one relevant language, such as Python, C++ or C#
- Ability to build, test, and debug software, integrations, and small services independently.
- Understanding of APIs, data formats, and basic system integration concepts
- Ability to write clear technical documentation including setup guides, implementation notes, and integration summaries
- Willingness to work across different technical areas including AI, XR, backend services, tooling, and prototyping
- Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment
- Ability to communicate technical issues and blockers clearly to senior engineers, architects, and project teams
Desireable:
- Experience with AI/ML tools, LLMs, speech services, RAG systems, or AI APIs
- Experience working with VBS
- Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, or other real-time 3D development environments
- Experience building and delivering synthetic products
- Familiarity with Docker, FastAPI, REST APIs, Git, and deployment workflows
- Experience with simulation, defence, XR, training systems, or serious games
- Familiarity with cloud services or local/offline model deployment
- Experience preparing demos, prototypes, or proof-of-concept systems for technical or customer audiences
- Awareness of MOD processes and practices
Personal Attributes
- Motivated individual, able to take technical tasks and drive them through to working outputs with appropriate levels of guidance
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to flag technical issues clearly and constructively
- Self-starter able to investigate implementation options, identify blockers early, and seek guidance proactively when needed
- Curious and adaptable, with an appetite to work across a varied technical stack and develop new skills over time
Why apply?
Joining Metaverse VR, you will be given the chance to be a part of a successful and growing team, that is going from strength to strength. We’ll also give you the opportunity to:
- Work in a state-of-the-art office, with access to all this offers
- Enjoy a relaxed friendly and supportive working environment
- 25 days Annual Leave, Birthday Day off + Bank Holidays and annual increments (option to buy additional 5 days AL after 1yr employment)
- Be involved in growing and defining MVR’s working processes and working practices
- Define MVRs Culture and Values
In addition, we will offer you:
- Competitive Salary negotiable dependant on experience
- Family Medical cover
- Family Dental cover
- 5 additional Reservist Volunteering days on full pay (We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring our Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award and working towards achieving Gold.)
- 2 Volunteering days on full pay
- Pension NEST 7%
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- EV Scheme
- Career Development opportunities and career progression pathways
- Employee Assistance Package
- Flexible Working
- Company Annual Socials and Wellbeing Initiatives
Here at Metaverse VR, we take great pride in promoting an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are empowered to perform to their best and contribute to our organisations rapid growth and achievements. We believe in building a diverse team that reflects our core values and commitment to excellence.
Our recruitment and selection process is fair and merit-based, focusing on an individual’s skills, experience, and alignment with MVR’s values and standards. This ensures that every team member is valued and can make a meaningful impact, drive innovation and be a part of the success or our forward-thinking organisation.
In line with Metaverse VR Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a 500 word reason for application to:
recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk
Other roles
UNREAL Lead Programmer
Your role will be to structure and deliver XR projects for clients in both the defence and private sectors, with a focus on Unreal Engine development
Software Engineer
Your role will be to convert technical concepts and architectures into working prototypes, reusable components, documented integrations, and delivery-ready solution
Commercial Manager
A Metaverse VR commercial manager provides end-to-end commercial and contractual leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Summary
Type:
Permanent
Location:
Portsdown Technology Park – Portsmouth (Hybrid)
Reports to:
Lead Software Engineer
Salary:
£35,000 – £45,000 (experience dependant)
Security Clearance: Successful candidate must be able to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance and be willing to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) clearance. More information can be found here – National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a 500 word reason for application to
recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk
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Simulation and Synthetics: 4 Ways VR Enhances Interoperability in Mission Rehearsal Training
03 June 2026
In this blog post, we look at four training advantages of using immersive virtual reality simulation to deliver enhanced multi-user, multi-domain military training.
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Mission rehearsal has always relied on simulation and synthetic training, but it has also been restricted by long-standing challenges of fixed facilities, single user systems and scenarios difficult to adapt or repeat.
For joint readiness, constraints like these limits how easily teams can train together, share a common operating environment or rehearse multi‑domain tasks in one coherent space.
Virtual reality changes that. Today, defence teams are integrating VR into existing training protocols and systems as part of the wider shift towards digitally enabled, synthetic training.
It delivers a fully immersive, cohesive and multi‑user layer that removes legacy barriers and strengthens the mission rehearsal pipeline.
1. Consistent, Custom, Controllable Simulation Training
Immersive training systems, like virtual or mixed reality, are being used by armed forces instructors to create tailored environments to match precise training needs.
Multi-agency teams are dropped into digital twin replicas of towns, cities and operational terrain built to reflect real mission locations in which threat profiles, weather, visibility and comms conditions can be adjusted instantly.
Because everything is synthetic, instructors can pause, reset or modify scenarios on demand.
By offering this level of control, mission rehearsal training can be made more consistent across teams, more adaptable to emerging requirements and far easier to refine through repetition.
2. Multi-domain, multi-user simulation training
A headset, a controller and a terminal. With these items, teams plug into a shared training environment from wherever they are. There is no need for major system changes, nor requirement for large‑scale infrastructure investment.
The advantage is in the simplicity. Army, Navy and Air Force personnel enter the same immersive, multi‑domain synthetic environment and prepare together for high‑risk scenarios, even when they’re geographically dispersed.
VR removes the dependency on fixed facilities and single‑user systems, making joint mission rehearsal far more accessible.
Integrating synthetic simulation systems in this way delivers a shared operational picture in which airspace deconfliction, ground manoeuvre, maritime interdiction and ISR feeds can all be rehearsed together in real time.
Modern operations span land, sea, air, cyber and space, often involving multinational forces and advanced capabilities. Recreating this complexity through live training alone is extremely challenging and often prohibitively expensive. Synthetic training that exposes individuals and teams to this type of pressure is vital.”
Air Vice‑Marshal (Ret’d) Gary Waterfall CBE,
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3. Faster joint simulation training set up with lower overheads
When integrated within traditional training ecosystems, VR solutions, like Metaverse VR’s VirtualSky, reduce much of the time, costs and coordination normally required to run live mission rehearsal.
Scenarios can be loaded, modified and reset in minutes, without the logistics burden of booking large simulators, coordinating physical assets or moving teams between facilities.
This lowers the overhead for instructors and allows more training value to be delivered within the same window.
Instead of spending hours preparing to train, units run multiple iterations, test variations and rehearse emerging mission profiles at short notice. It’s a practical way to increase training tempo without increasing infrastructure demands.
4. Safe, repeatable scenario-based military simulations
A mission, task or procedural failure in a VR training environment is never costly. Nor is it ever a threat to life or assets.
Instead, every mistake is an opportunity to learn, repeat and refine mission‑critical skills.
Within these controlled synthetic environments, high‑risk tasks normally difficult, dangerous or expensive to recreate can be rehearsed safely.
And because scenarios can be reset instantly, teams can run multiple iterations with consistent variables, building shared mental models and improving collective performance.
This structured repetition accelerates learning and strengthens joint readiness without exposing personnel or equipment to unnecessary risk.
How to integrate VR into mission rehearsal training
Immersive technologies such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality will not replace live simulation, but their integration already offers clear advantages for UK and global defence teams.
Unlocking their benefits starts with understanding where it strengthens your current training ecosystem whether that’s scenario control, distributed access, multi‑user coordination or safe repetition of high‑risk tasks.
From there, custom environments can be built to reflect real mission locations, operational constraints and joint training requirements.
Our extended reality team works with defence organisations to design and deliver these environments.
From multi‑user scenarios to full mission walk‑throughs, we help teams introduce VR to complement existing training, support instructors and enhance readiness across the force.
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Metaverse VR and Kongsberg Simulation unite to provide long-term training support to the Royal Navy
7 May 2026
A new partnership agreed between Metaverse VR and Kongsberg Simulation will guarantee support for the Royal Navy’s Bridge Simulators until 2033.
The announcement extends a successful collaboration between the two companies and reinforces a shared commitment to delivering high fidelity, virtual reality maritime training solutions that underpin safe and effective Royal Navy operations.
Running from July 2026, the agreement ensures the Royal Navy will continue to benefit from stable, reliable and continuously supported synthetic training capability into the next decade.
Speaking on the announcement, James Reynolds MBE, Senior Project Manager at Metaverse VR, said:
“Working alongside Kongsberg Simulation to support the Royal Navy’s Bridge Simulators is something we value deeply.
“This new contract gives us the opportunity to continue delivering reliable, high fidelity and customised training environments that help crews prepare for real world operations.
“It also strengthens an already successful UK-Norwegian partnership built on trust, innovation and shared purpose. We look forward to supporting the Royal Navy through to 2033.”
This long-term commitment builds on work first announced in 2023, when a new suite of navigation simulators was commissioned as part of Project Selborne’s modernisation of Royal Navy training.
Delivered with Kongsberg Digital under contract to Capita, the simulators introduced a step change in realism and training capacity across the maritime training enterprise.
They enable Bridge Teams to rehearse everything from single unit pilotage to Replenishment at Sea and complex Task Group manoeuvres, day or night and in all weather conditions.
The modernised systems replaced trainers that had served the Royal Navy for more than 20 years, introducing advanced hydrodynamic vessel modelling, customised bridge configurations and immersive VR training for ship handling and RAS evolutions.
The partnership also represents another strong example of UK–Norwegian defence cooperation.
Both nations have a long history of collaboration in maritime security, and this agreement continues that tradition by bringing together complementary strengths in simulation technology, software development and training delivery.
By uniting proven Norwegian simulation capability with UK based innovation and support, the contract provides the Royal Navy with a resilient, future ready training solution.
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“Feel what it’s like to fly”: Metaverse VR launches permanent demo space at WholeShip’s National Drone Hub
Wednesday 1 April 2026
In a “significant milestone” for Metaverse VR, the immersive virtual reality training company will have a dedicated demonstration space at the UK’s best physical drone testing site.
Doors are now open to Metaverse VR’s new VirtualSky demonstration centre at the National Drone Hub in Cornwall.
In partnership with WholeShip, this new hub provides a dedicated space for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) operators of all experiences – from seasoned pilots to curious members of the public – to try out the latest in virtual reality UAS training solutions.
Supported by Metaverse VR experts, visitors will use the same system trusted by the military to train their UAS operators and take the controls themselves in hyper-realistic mission simulations.
XR Team Leader at Metaverse VR, Liam Peachey, said “visitors will immerse themselves in the demonstration. They’ll put on a headset, pick up the controls, and experience what it feels like to fly. The software includes accurately recreated geographical locations, like Dubai old town, with real-to-life graphics.”
As an experienced 3D Artist with a degree in Computer Games Technology from the University of Portsmouth, Peachey oversees the design and build of the virtual reality technology, including ensuring the virtual drone reacts on screen just as it would in real life. He explained, “VirtualSky is designed to feel realistic but safe, so people can learn, practice, and build confidence without worrying about crashing a real drone”.
VirtualSky is one of Metaverse VR’s flagship products. It’s a cutting-edge virtual reality training platform which is both hyper-realistic and fully customisable.
Military personnel and drone operators use the software to learn handling skills and to practise flying in challenging conditions. The VirtualSky technology allows for immersive, strategic mission preparation, while being safe and cost-effective.
The launch of the dedicated demonstration space at the National Drone Hub makes the virtual reality technology accessible to everyone with an interest in drones. As well as qualified drone operators and drone enthusiasts across the UK, members of the public can book a demonstration with a Metaverse VR expert.
Peachey explains the ethos behind the Metaverse VR’s permanent demonstration space:
It’s a place where you can see the latest drone technology up close and try some of it for yourself. It’s a good chance for anyone interested in drones to learn, explore, and see where the industry is heading.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for experienced drone operators to develop their expertise. Having a permanent location for operators to visit means they have “easy access to a training tool where they can practise skills and test situations before flying in the real world.”
As well as showcasing Metaverse VR’s technology to a wider audience, the collaboration with WholeShip at The National Drone Hub marks a “significant milestone” for the virtual reality company.
Metaverse VR has been a regular highlight at drone events and conferences in recent years where they have presented their technology to attendees. This collaboration is the first time Metaverse VR has a permanent site for drone enthusiasts and experts to visit.
“Being at the National Drone Hub enables us to work closely with other businesses and demonstrate how virtual reality simulation can enhance drone training”, said Peachey.
“We’re committed to ensure VirtualSky is the most accurate, most effective drone training technology available. Through this collaboration, we can show VirtualSky to drone operators and use their feedback to help us keep improving it”.
Metaverse VR was launched in 2009 by CEO and Founder Toby Everitt, after a career of 24 years in both the Army and the Royal Navy as a pilot. The company uses virtual reality technology to create hyper-realistic, immersive training solutions for trainees who work in extreme environments.
WholeShip’s National Drone Hub is based in Predannack Airfield, Helston, Cornwall. It is run in partnership with the Royal Navy and was set up in December 2022. It combines facilities, expertise, and airspace for the development and testing of Beyond Visual Line Of Site (BVLOS) and Ship-Air Integration for drones.
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To book a demonstration of VirtualSky at the Metaverse VR demonstration space and feel what it’s like to fly a drone for yourself, book via info@metaverse-vr.co.uk
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