RF Modelling Engineer

Babcock; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence technology seeks a Radio Frequency Modelling Engineer to join their team in Salisbury. This role involves creating innovative RF solutions for weapons systems, contributing to the UK's frontline defence. Candidates should have a strong background in RF modelling, simulation techniques, and relevant educational qualifications. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down

Buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave

Two pension schemes to choose from

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary

Share Save scheme

Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Career development support

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience required in RF modelling.
• Experience using common Linux tools (BASH, PERL).

Responsibilities

• Focus on RF modelling for weapons systems.
• Create solutions for complex RF problems.
• Support project teams with simulations and data.

Skills

Knowledge of model and simulations techniques

RF domain knowledge

Experience in running simulations

Experience in MATLAB

Experience in Python

Education

Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline

Tools

Linux Operating System

Job description

Radio Frequency Modelling Engineer – Permanent – Full Time

On-site Based:Porton Down, Salisbury

• £40,000 - £75,000 -Dependant on experience (we are recruiting at all levels – Engineer, Senior and Principal Engineer).
• 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down
• Buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Share Save scheme
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Career development support

Our Electronic Warfare Operations Support (EWOS) Group is made up of 60+ electronic warfare specialists. From all manner of backgrounds, our engineers, scientists and ex-military personnel combine their experience to help our customers achieve their true operational potential and ultimately help keep their people and platforms safe.

How you’ll support us

Working primarily on-site with the wider project team, youwill be focussing and offering your expertise on the subject of Radio Frequencies (RF) and their effect on the modelling of weapons systems.

Working primarily on-site with the wider project team, youwill be creating leading edge solutions to problems never worked on before; focussed onRadio Frequencies (RF)within this modelling of weapons systems project - a project that is using ground-breaking science to support the UK's front-line defence.

The invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more

Working within the Air or Maritime countermeasure team you will have access to a variety of projects, covering modelling & simulation in software, synthetic, and real-world environments.

Your understanding of radar processing, operation, and doctrine will help to generate verified models that inform tactics, techniques, and procedures used on the front-line.

We’re expecting that you’ve got hands-on experience in this field.

Essential:

• Degree level or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline (e.g. Maths, Physics or Engineering, inc Software Engineering).
• Knowledge of model and simulations techniques to real-world scenarios
• RF domain knowledge and/or RF modelling experience (e.g. RF environments, RF Threat system understanding, RF countermeasure development)
• Experience in running simulations, developing and running models on a Linux Operating System and common Linux tools (BASH, PERL)
• Experience in the use of models and tools in order to provide evidence data (MATLAB andPython)

Desirable:

• Digital signal processing

Our non-negotiables:

• Due to the highly secure environment that our work is conducted in, youmustbe a UK National, eligible to work and live in the UKandbe eligible to undergo and maintain appropriate UK governmentSC Security Clearance

Who is MASS?

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you’re ready for digital transformation.

Apply todayto see how working for MASS could work for you!

MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.