About Metaverse VR

Metaverse VR (MVR) is a high technology business that provides immersive training solutions, simulation and defence consultancy. MVR is based at Portsdown Technology Park (Portsmouth) and Almondsbury Business Park (Bristol).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, growing technology company with strong links to the MOD. Our core team has exceptional knowledge in defence training requirements and we partner with associates who bring subject matter expertise to augment our offering as required.

MVR engages clients through the rapid application of current and emerging technologies, helping them accelerate development and change in the transformation of modern, relevant training solutions. We ensure customer expectations are exceeded through high quality delivery and as an SME, you will make a real difference to MVR’s success and the security of our customers.

We invest in employee development and recognition, and have a strong commitment to nurture talented, ambitious employees who enable us to continuously improve our performance and maintain competitive advantage.

Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Engineer provides support to Metaverse VR (MVR) projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and driving the design, development and implementation of complex systems in accordance with best practices in Defence acquisition

• Working closely with the PM and cross-functional teams to ensure that all project/product requirements are met
• Preparing material for project design reviews and present the material to both internal and external stakeholders
• Providing engineering support in the management of subcontrators and the review of provided material/products
• Developing, maintaining and controlling engineering documentation including: Requirements documentation, system architectures, design documents, test and acceptance plans and bill of materials
• Providing engineering/technical support to projects and the wider business
• Conducting feasibility studies and writing technical reports
• Assisting in the development and ongoing maintenance of internal MVR Engineering Processes
  
  

Ideally, the candidate will predominantly be a practitioner in the left-hand side of the Vee lifecycle, including:

• Requirement decomposition.
• Logical, functional, and physical architectures
• Systems Modelling Language (using Enterprise Architect)
• Analytical approach and able to develop physics mathematical models in support of development implementation (use of MatLab)
  
  

Specialist Knowledge and Essential Skills

Essential Skills: 

• An understanding of synthetic training solutions within defence, as well as Naval defence platforms/systems is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in the specification, design, development and implementation of complex systems and the management of the specifications through to completion
• Previous experience in a Systems Engineering role
• In-depth understanding of the system engineering lifecycle and associated principles
• Ability to understand and interpret the operational context of customer requirements
• Understanding of, and ability to develop, system architectures using appropriate tools and modelling language (such as SysML)
• Experience in Integration, Test and Verification and ‘selling off’ the verification information to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies, tools and techniques
• Experience in technical report and documentation writing, and the subsequent presentation of these to internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, tools and techniques within a Defence framework
  
  

Why Apply to MVR?

Joining MVR, 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
• 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
• Company Annual Socials and Wellbeing Initiatives
  
  

Here at MVR, 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.