Electro-Optics Modelling Engineer – Permanent – Full Time

Site Based :

Porton Down, Salisbury

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, ultimately help keep their people and platforms safe.

You'll have the flexibility, once fully embedded (and with DV) to figure out your own schedule, making sure core hours are covered by you and your team. There is a bias towards working onsite - due to the nature of the work - but there will be occasions where this can also be flexed.

How you’ll support us

Working primarily on-site with the wider project team, you will be creating leading edge solutions to problems never worked on before. offering your data analytical and modelling expertise to be used in the subject of Electro-Optics (EO) and their effect on the modelling of weapons systems - a project that is using groundbreaking science to support the UK's front-line Defence.

Essential Knowledge :

Degree level or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Physics or Software Engineering). Hands-on experience, either through an advanced degree or working in industry, of any of the following : Electro-Optic sensor systems, image processing or missile systems. Developing or using synthetic models of sensors, image processing techniques or air vehicle dynamics. Verification, validation and test of systems or synthetic environments. Experience in using MATLAB and Simulink. Track record of independently generating technical plans and effectively communicating your work via reports / presentations.

Desirable Knowledge :

EO domain knowledge and / or EO modelling experience (e.g. EO environments, EO Threat system understanding, EO countermeasure development). Experience in software engineering. Experience using C++. Ability to learn quickly extant programming languages. Good understanding of the physics behind sensors, dynamics, optics and lasers.

Our non-negotiables :

Due to the highly secure environment that our work is conducted in, you must be a UK National, eligible to work and live in the UK

be eligible to undergo and maintain appropriate UK government

DV Security Clearance

Full UK Driving Licence

What we can offer :

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

Buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave.

Annual Wellbeing allowance.

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.

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.

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.