RF Signature Analyst

RF Signature Analyst – Portsdown West, Portsmouth (PO17) – Permanent – Full Time

• Salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave (inclusive of up to 3 days December shut-down)
• Buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Multiple Save schemes
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Annual Wellness Allowance

MASS is growing its team at Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, where our engineers, scientists and technical specialists work alongside Dstl to deliver advanced defence research and operational capability support.

We're looking for an RF Signature Analyst to join the team, supporting RF and electromagnetic signature analysis (Including RCS), computational modelling and data analysis across some of the UK's most challenging defence programmes.

You’ll assess electromagnetic signatures of advanced air systems, providing technical insight to support critical defence capability decisions.

Location

This is a full-time on-site role at Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, where you'll work closely with customers and technical specialists in a highly collaborative environment.

• Assess RF signatures using computational modelling and simulation techniques
• Modify and prepare CAD models for electromagnetic analysis
• Run simulations and analyse results to support technical assessments
• Investigate target configurations, materials and signature characteristics
• Produce technical reports and customer-facing documentation
• Work closely with Dstl analysts and MOD stakeholders to deliver evidence‑based recommendations

• An understanding of radar cross section (RCS) assessment, reduction or design
• Experience in computational electromagnetics and/or RF free‑space measurements, e.g. RCS, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), antenna testing, or similar
• Data analysis and interpretation of complex datasets
• Experience using CAD software such as Solid Works or RhinoCAD
• STEM degree

• Understanding of Linux environments and High‑Performance Computing (HPC) systems, including Slurm
• Understanding of advanced combat air, weapons or UAS (Uncrewed Air Systems) capabilities
• Experience with in the defence sector and/or an understanding of survivability concepts and threat detection, tracking and engagement

• A UK National and eligible to work in the UK
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Check (SC) level security clearance

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.