Typhoon EW Mission Data Specialist

About the role

The Typhoon EW Mission Data (MD) Specialist provides in-country support and advice to QEAF EW Officers in 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 building, testing and post-flight analysis. The post is established in Qatar after a period of UK-based training.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on developing Typhoon EW MD requirements and specifications, and act as the 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 at UK Warton.
• Support emitter ESM data extraction and colourisation, and post-flight analysis to identify and implement MD changes.
• Provide day-to-day hands-on support to QEAF EW Officers, mentoring them on toolsets and procedures, and supporting in-country training and development.
• Help coordinate EW MD activities with front-line users so they fit into operations, and advise on managing issues with Typhoon EW MD.
• Ensure MD activities meet agreed delivery targets, follow procedures and are properly documented, and support the introduction and upgrades of toolsets.
• May be expected to deputise for the EW Advisor during normal periods of absence.

Required profile

• Qualified and highly experienced EW expert with experience in an operational EW environment, gained either through a recognised advanced EW warfare course in the UK military or through 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.
• Detailed knowledge of EW MD toolsets and their integration into the EW lifecycle, and understanding of Typhoon DASS and its equipment dependencies.
• Good team leadership, communication and stakeholder relationship skills, and cultural awareness.