Typhoon EW LGS/IVS 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 specialist supports the QEAF day-to-day across the MD lifecycle, from requirements and design through build and testing to post-flight analysis. The post 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 the IGS, DVT, OMDET and PFA toolsets.
• Support the design, build and testing of EW MD, including SWIL and HWIL testing, and support HWIL rig testing in the UK.
• Support emitter ESM data extraction and colourisation, and post-flight analysis to identify and implement MD changes.
• Help integrate EW MD activities into operations and support QEAF-led trials and exercises.
• Provide day-to-day hands-on support to QEAF EW Officers, mentoring them on toolsets and procedures and supporting the EW Advisor's queries.
• Ensure MD activities follow the right procedures, are properly documented, and comply with contractual requirements; may deputise for the EW Advisor during normal absences.

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 at least 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.