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Role:3D Simulation and Data Pipeline Engineer
Location:Southampton, UK (Remote)
Are you passionate about building immersive digital environments and simulation tools that support the future of autonomy and AI?
Join a fast-moving, creative team developing realistic virtual worlds that power next-generation drone and robotics systems.
We are looking for a 3D Simulation and Data Pipeline Engineer with strong experience in Unreal Engine, Python, and 3D data workflows.
You'll design dynamic, high-fidelity scenes and automation pipelines that transform raw aerial imagery into usable environments for machine learning, autonomy testing and synthetic data generation.
Your Responsibilities:
- Build simulation environments:Create and maintain realistic 3D worlds in Unreal Engine 5, including lighting, weather, and scene actors.
- Automate pipelines:Develop Python workflows to manage scene generation, data capture, and synthetic sensor simulation.
- Transform imagery:Convert aerial drone data and photogrammetry outputs into high-quality 3D assets using Blender and Reality Capture.
- Collaborate across disciplines:Work with ML researchers, autonomy engineers, and simulation leads to design custom scenarios and support data needs.
- Support data generation:Enable the export of RGB, depth, segmentation, and other metadata for AI and perception training.
- Enhance accuracy:Apply GIS and georeferencing techniques to align 3D environments to real-world locations.
- Contribute to testing frameworks:Extend simulation into SITL/HITL systems for perception and planning evaluation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Game Development, Robotics or similar.
- 3–5 years of experience in 3D simulation, environment design or synthetic data generation.
- Deep experience with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprints and Actor design.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
- Experience with Blender or similar tools for mesh clean-up and optimization.
- Familiarity with photogrammetry workflows and tools such as RealityCapture.
- Understanding of geospatial data formats and coordinate systems (e.g. GeoTIFF, DEM).
It’s A Bonus If You Have:
- Knowledge of SITL/HITL systems or tools like ROS, PX4 or MAVLink.
- Experience with real-time rendering optimisation or performance tuning.
- Background in procedural generation or automated 3D asset pipelines.
- Familiarity with MATLAB or Simulink in robotics or control systems.
- Prior experience working with synthetic data for AI or perception tasks.
The Benefits:
- Career progression:Be part of a growing team where your contributions directly shape product and platform direction.
- Innovative tools:Work with Unreal Engine, custom pipelines, and real-world data from autonomous drone systems.
- Flexible hybrid working:Collaborate remotely with occasional team meetups in Southampton.
- Competitive compensation:A salary that reflects your expertise and the impact you bring.
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