EW Database & PFA Specialist

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full timeBusiness Area Name TyphoonJob Type Full timeCity DukhanCountry QatarPostal Code 000000Job DescriptionThe Typhoon EW Mission Data (MD) Specialist is responsible forproviding in-country support and advice to QEAF EW Officers’ in the productionof Typhoon EW MD and development of the QEAF Typhoon EW MD Capability.This specialist will provide day-to-daysupport to the QEAF in aspects of the MD Lifecycle from establishingrequirements to design, building and testing of EW MD and post flight analysisof MD.This role requires an understanding andworking knowledge in the use of a number of tool sets such as the IntegratedGeneration System (IGS) and Desktop Validation Tool (DVT) to generate DASS (Defensive Aids Sub System) and Attack Computer MD.This position is part of a team who will coverall aspects of MD Lifecycle, therefore providing expertise across the toolsetrange as a whole. The post will be established in Qatar after a period of UKbased training.Key aspects:Advising on the details of developing Typhoon EW MDrequirements and specifications.Acting as a MD SME in the use of IGS, DVT, OMDET andPFA tool sets, providing direct support to QEAF EW Officers’ to meet their operationalrequirements.Providing support and advice on the issues support ofdeveloping EW MD for Typhoon and how these can be managed in an operationallyfocused environment.Supporting and providing advice on suitable approachesto EW MD design, build and testing; both SWIL and HWIL testing.Supporting in-countrytraining/development activities to enable continuous development of QEAF EW Officercapabilities with the tool sets and processes provided to them.Core Activity:UnderstandingQEAF Typhoon EW MD needs to support the development of MD requirements.Support the QEAF EW Officers’ in developingdesign specifications to meet the established requirements.Support the QEAF EW Officers’ in the building and testing of ESCM, DAC and ACMD.Provide support to emitter ESM data extraction and colourisation activities.Support QEAF led HWIL Rig testing activities (UK Warton).Support QEAF EW Officers’ in post flight analysis activities to identify andimplement MD changes.Provide support to the co-ordination with QEAF Typhoon front-line users tointegrate key EW MD activities into operations.Provide advice and support on the issues with Typhoon EW MD and how these canbe managed.Day-to-day ‘at elbow’ support to QEAF EWOs within the Typhoon EWC to meet QEAFEWC outputs, providing supervision where appropriate and highlighting anyissues.Provide support and mentorship to QEAF EW Officers on the use of EW MD toolsetsand procedures to develop the QEAF capability.Astoolset SME, support the EW Advisor in answering detailed queries on EW MDtoolsets and associated procedures.Support the QEAF in deployed operations (trials and exercise) activities.Key Accountabilities:Ensuring EW MD activities are supportedappropriately and helping to meet agreed MD delivery targets,reporting/escalating any issues as appropriate.Ensure that all EW MD design, build,test and analysis activities are undertaken in accordance with the appropriateprocedures and that they are correctly documented and records maintained onrelevant systems.Developing and complying with proceduresand standards in the production, testing and delivery of Typhoon MD. Identifyingand proposing changes as required to increase operational effectiveness insupport of the QEAF EW MD Organisation aims.Support the EW Advisor in providingadvice and guidance for the introduction/upgrades of toolsets within the QEAFTyphoon EW Organisation.Ensurethe awareness of all applicable contractual requirements and incorporate anychanges into activities as appropriate.May beexpected to deputise for the EW Advisor in appropriate areas during normalperiods of absence.RequirementsQualified and highly experiencedEW expert with experience within an operational EW environment that can begained through either:A graduate of a recognizedadvanced EW warfare course within the UK Military environmentMinimum of 4 years EW or ELINTtours with the UK Armed Forces, the UK MSC or an industry role involved in thecreation of MD and the MD lifecycle.Must have 2 years’ experiencein Typhoon EW systems.Therole holder should demonstrate:Detailed EW MD toolset knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of theirintegration into to EW lifecycle and associated relationships.Understanding of Typhoon DASS and the equipment/capability interactions anddependencies regarding MD.Good team leadership knowledge and skills.Effective, credible communicator with strong interpersonal skills.Good ability to build strong relationships with Customers and key stakeholders.Cultural awareness and understanding (country and customer).#J-18808-Ljbffr