Typhoon EW Database & PFA Specialist

About the role

The Typhoon EW Mission Data (MD) Specialist provides in-country support and advice to QEAF EW Officers on producing Typhoon EW MD and developing the QEAF Typhoon EW MD capability. The role covers the MD lifecycle, from requirements and design through building, testing and post-flight analysis, and is part of a team covering the full toolset range. It is based in Qatar after a period of UK-based training.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on developing Typhoon EW MD requirements and specifications, and act as MD subject matter expert for IGS, DVT, OMDET and PFA toolsets.
• Support design specifications, building and testing of ESCM, DAC and AC MD, and emitter ESM data extraction and colourisation.
• Support HWIL rig testing (UK Warton) and post-flight analysis to identify and implement MD changes.
• Provide day-to-day 'at elbow' support to QEAF EW Officers, including mentorship and supervision where appropriate.
• Support the EW Advisor on toolset queries and the introduction or upgrade of toolsets, and advise on managing Typhoon EW MD issues.
• Ensure MD activities meet agreed delivery targets, follow procedures and are properly documented, and escalate issues as needed.
• Support QEAF-led trials and exercises in deployed operations, and coordinate with front-line users to integrate EW MD into operations.

Required profile

• Qualified, highly experienced EW expert with experience in an operational EW environment.
• Either a graduate of a recognised advanced EW warfare course in the UK military, or a minimum of 4 years of EW or ELINT tours with the UK Armed Forces, UK MSC or an industry role creating MD.
• At least 2 years' experience in Typhoon EW systems.
• Good team leadership, communication and stakeholder relationship skills, and cultural awareness.

Required skills

• Detailed knowledge of EW MD toolsets and their integration into the EW lifecycle.
• Understanding of Typhoon DASS and its equipment and capability interactions.