Our Services

 

 

Specialist Engineering. Practical Solutions. Lasting Capability.

 

Simetra provides specialist engineering services, software solutions and technical consultancy to Defence and commercial organisations.

Whether you are exploring a new technology area, developing a complex system or looking to strengthen your existing engineering capability, we provide the expertise, tools and practical support needed to move forward with confidence.

Our services are designed around two objectives: enabling organisations to establish new capabilities and multiplying the effectiveness of existing teams.

 

Engineering Consultancy & Technical Support

 

We provide specialist engineering knowledge and practical guidance to help organisations address complex technical challenges.

From early feasibility assessments and system design through to implementation, integration and validation, we work alongside your engineering teams to provide targeted expertise where it is needed most.

Our services include:

• Technical feasibility studies and concept development

• System architecture and engineering design

• Algorithm development and evaluation

• Engineering analysis, modelling and simulation

• Technical problem-solving and independent review

• Specialist engineering support and knowledge transfer

 

Engineering Software Development

 

We develop bespoke engineering software grounded in the fundamental scientific, mathematical and engineering principles of the application.

Rather than relying on complex, proprietary software toolboxes, our solutions are designed to be transparent, observable and understandable to the engineers who use them.

Our services include:

• Bespoke engineering software and applications

• Mathematical and physics-based modelling

• Algorithm implementation and optimisation

• Simulation and analysis environments

• Software prototyping and proof-of-concept development

• Integration with existing software and hardware systems

Our software can be implemented in the language most appropriate to the application, including C++, Python and Java. Wherever practical, we use widely supported, open-source development tools to minimise licensing costs and maximise flexibility.

Our goal is to deliver software that customers can understand, validate, maintain and extend—not simply operate.

 

Test, Integration & Validation

 

We provide practical test and validation solutions to help customers understand system behaviour, evaluate performance and build confidence in their engineering developments.

Our approach combines specialist domain knowledge with adaptable test software and engineering analysis, supporting activities from early development through to system integration.

Our services include:

• Test strategy and methodology development

• Test software and automated test environments

• System integration and interface testing

• Performance evaluation and verification

• Simulation-based testing and scenario development

• Test data analysis and results interpretation

• Development of bespoke test tools and utilities

We also provide flexible, off-the-shelf test solutions that can be adapted to specific customer requirements.

 

Modelling, Simulation & Algorithm Development

 

We develop engineering models and simulation capabilities that allow customers to explore system behaviour, evaluate design choices and assess performance before committing to physical implementation.

Our models are developed from first principles, with an emphasis on transparency, traceability and technical understanding.

Our services include:

• Mathematical and physical system modelling

• Dynamic system simulation

• Signal processing and algorithm development

• Sensor and system performance modelling

• Guidance, Navigation & Control algorithms

• Simulation environments for development and test

• Algorithm verification and performance analysis

 

Capability Development & Knowledge Transfer

 

A central part of Simetra's offering is helping organisations establish and grow their own technical capabilities.

We support customers entering unfamiliar technical domains by providing the foundational tools, engineering knowledge and practical guidance needed to get started.

For organisations with established teams, we provide specialist expertise and targeted support to extend existing capabilities and accelerate progress.

Our services include:

• Establishing new engineering and test capabilities

• Technical mentoring and specialist guidance

• Development of reusable engineering tools

• Engineering methods and workflow development

• Technical documentation and knowledge transfer

• Supporting internal teams towards greater self-sufficiency

Our aim is to leave customers with more than a completed project: we help them develop the understanding, tools and confidence to build on the work independently.

 

Specialist Technology Areas

 

Our engineering expertise spans several technically demanding domains, including:

 

Sonar & Underwater Acoustics

Signal processing, acoustic modelling, sonar system analysis, simulation and test.

 

Radar & Sensor Systems

Sensor modelling, signal processing, performance analysis, simulation and validation.

 

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)

Dynamic modelling, navigation algorithms, control systems, guidance development, simulation and performance evaluation.

Our first-principles approach also allows us to support related applications across commercial engineering, sensing, automation, autonomous systems and other technology-driven sectors.

 

Why Work With Simetra?

 

 

Capability, Not Dependency

We help customers develop the knowledge and tools to establish and sustain their own engineering capabilities.

 

Engineering Transparency

Our software is readable, observable, commented and technically referenced, allowing customers to understand how their systems work.

 

Flexible Technology

We select programming languages and development tools based on the engineering requirements, not the constraints of proprietary software ecosystems.

 

Cost-Effective Solutions

We minimise unnecessary licensing and infrastructure costs so that investment is directed towards engineering expertise and capability.

 

Practical Specialist Support

We combine technical knowledge with hands-on engineering support, working alongside customer teams to solve real problems.

 

Let's Build Your Engineering Capability

 

Whether you need to establish a new capability, develop a bespoke engineering solution or strengthen your existing team, Simetra can provide the expertise and tools to help.

Contact Simetra to discuss your engineering requirements.