Electronic Warfare Advisor Supervisor BAE Systems

Core Activity: 

This

role provides key advice and operational guidance into the QEAF Typhoon EW

capability. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the QEAF EW Commander

with the design and continuous development of the QEAF Typhoon EW MD capability

to support QEAF Typhoon operations.

Advise

on the appropriate approach to Typhoon EW data production to meet the

operational and training requirements of the EW Commander. These activities

include the provision of advice and support on the design, development and

implementation of management process to be utilised in Typhoon MD production

and maintenance.

Providing

advice on the translation of operational intent to EW MD requirements and

specifications in support of the EW Commander and output of the QEAF Typhoon EW

Cell. Supporting all QEAF EW personnel undertaking EW production, development

and testing tasks with at-elbow support. The EW Advisor is expected to maintain

an up to date knowledge of Typhoon EW equipment and capability including the

operational characteristics and employment of Typhoon. The EW Advisor will

support and provide guidance on future upgrades to meet operational needs. The

EW Advisor will also act as the EW point of contact and as a liaison across

industry teams to provide responses to any EW related queries.

Additionally,

within the role of EW Advisor, the incumbent shall endeavor to augment and

support the strategic relationships with the customer within the EW environment,

identifying opportunities and future requirements where applicable.

Key Accountabilities:

Assist QEAF with the design and development of Typhoon EW MD process and lifecycle. 

Advise/support QEAF EW Commander and Officers in all EW related aspects of Typhoon MD in order to deliver effective EW support to QEAF Typhoon operations. 

Ensure that any changes to QEAF EW MD capability are fully understood by the Customer and integrated to support the EW Commander. 

Review EW MD Lifecycle processes, highlighting changes as required to increase Operational effectiveness of the QEAF Typhoon EW Cell. 

Act as the Typhoon EW lead for contact with the Customer. 

Effective leadership, management and supervision of up to two EW SMEs providing EW support to the QEAF. 

Mentor subordinate staff to ensure operationally focused support to the Customer EW requirements.

Requirements

Qualified

and experienced EW expert with experience within an operational EW Environment.

Understanding

of the operational aspects of Typhoon capabilities, specifically the EW

systems.

Comprehensive

understanding of the EW toolsets used within the QEAF EWOS solution including

capabilities and limitations.

Experience

of working with/within military teams producing Typhoon EW MD.

Required to maintain operational

knowledge of current and future EW aspects of Typhoon and the Air Environment.