Senior Threat Vulnerability Analyst – RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire – Full Time

• Salary £45,000 - £55,000
• 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

An opportunity has opened up to work within the Air Platform Protection Test and Evaluation Squadron (APP TES) based at RAF Waddington. APP TES undertake Operational Test & Evaluation of Defensive Aids Suites on UK military aircraft, carry out Countermeasure Development, and provide advice to front-line users on the capabilities of UK military aircraft to counter Infra-Red (IR) and Radio Frequency (RF) surface-to-air and air-to-air threats.

How you’ll support us

APP TES requires an experienced scientist/engineer to provide specialist support and advice for these operationally critical and complex trials and countermeasure development. This post is within a long established and award-winning analyst team comprising eight MASS employees. This team is embedded within the wider APP TES, working alongside 20 Aircrew, Engineers and Technicians drawn from the Royal Air Force, British Army and Royal Navy.

You will have the opportunity to develop or further an in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of UK military aircraft Defensive Aid Suites and those of Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) and Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) threat systems.

Important Element – International Travel

You will deploy to UK and overseas trials for periods of up to six weeks at a time, for a total of approximately 10 weeks a year. Overseas trials typically take place in the USA, Europe and Australia. In addition, there will be routine UK travel for typically 1-2 days at a time.

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

• 1st or Upper-2nd Class Honours Degree in: Physics, Mathematics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or closely related subject
• Understanding of RF and/or IR theory within real-world applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of RF and/or IR threat systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aircraft Defensive Systems and RF and IR Expendables on UK platforms.
• Experience in working in the field of Air Platform Protection and/or Electronic Warfare
• Ability to develop to an advanced MATLAB user for data analysis and system modelling
• Able to analyse large and complex data sets from multiple sources for development and verification

Our non-negotiables:

Due to the highly-secure nature of the projects you will be involved with, you must be a UK National and be eligible to undergo and maintain UK government Developed Vetting Security Clearance.

Who are 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.

Apply now to find out how working for MASS can work for you!