Principal RF Systems Engineer

Salary: £65,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience creating test scripts/programmes/suites (e.g. LabView, Python, or MATLAB) for Test Bench Equipment (TBE) and bespoke hardware (e.g. GNSS emulators).
• Experience of synthetic hardware and testing methods (e.g. DSI and IQ streaming).
• Use of laboratory equipment (Network Analysers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes).
• Experience performing calibration and configuration tasking with defined test strategies.
• STEM Degree.
• Knowledge about how EW systems (e.g. Radar) work.
• Experience working on trials (field, synthetic, or virtual).
• Experience using Version Control software (e.g. Git).
• Experience using networking analysing tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds TFTP etc.).
• Experience of analogue circuit design and build in low power laboratory environments (e.g. Up/Down Conversion).
• Mentoring & coaching of junior engineers.
• Experience working on agile projects.
• A UK National and eligible to work in the UK.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government SC-level security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead our synthetic range activities from our Enterprise House facility in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
• Support customer and innovation projects.
• Deliver synthetic Test & Evaluation trials.
• Provide technical direction to engineers.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Solve complex technical challenges.
• Work with cutting-edge technology.

Technologies:

• Git
• Hardware
• Support
• Matlab
• Network
• Python
• Security

More:

We are MASS, and you will join our growing Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS), made up of 80+ electronic warfare specialists. We offer a competitive package including a salary of £65,000 to £75,000 DOE, 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down, the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave, an annual wellbeing allowance, two pension schemes to choose from, private medical insurance with discounts for additional family members, life assurance up to 4 x salary, a Share Save scheme, electric/hybrid car leasing, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts, and career development support. We work alongside specialists who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and supporting exciting customer and innovation projects, with wellbeing at the core of our culture and support including mental health first aiders and an extensive employee assistance programme. This is a permanent, on-site role based in St Neots (PE19), Cambridgeshire.

last updated 34 week of 2026