Electronic Warfare Engineer

Metrea; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense company in Lincoln is seeking an Electronic Warfare Engineer for a full-time, on-site position. The role involves providing mission data reprogramming expertise and support to military services. Ideal candidates will have experience with mission data tools and data analysis. The position includes benefits such as Private Medical Insurance, a Training Allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Subsided gym membership

Electric Car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

£1500 Training Allowance

30 days annual PTO plus bank holidays

Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Experience creating mission data from multiple intelligence sources.
• Analytical skills for mission data testing and analysis.
• Understanding of mission data toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and information to support Integrated Mission Support.
• Participate in mission data reprogramming for customers.

Skills

Experience of creating and maintaining mission data using multiple intelligence sources

Experience of mission data testing and analysis

Understanding and experience of using mission data toolsets

Experience of analysing data and conveying technical information

JEWOSC portal experience

Education

Foundation Air Weapons Course

Foundation Air Electronic Warfare Course (FAEWC)

Relevant JEWOSC based training

Completed EW Operational Support

Job description

Title: Electronic Warfare Engineer

Reports to: Societas Project Manager

Entity: Metrea Mission Data

Group: Digital and Synthetic Capability: Engineering

Level: S3

Work Arrangement: On Site

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.

Group Overview

The Digital and Synthetic Capability Unit (D&S) is committed to providing mission-driven information solutions that seamlessly bridge the digital and physical realms. Leveraging cutting‑edge technologies and advanced platforms, we empower operational readiness and elevate situational awareness across diverse domains—including air, maritime, and space.

Position Summary

This post is based in the Operations Support Division within the Air and Space Warfare Centre at RAF Waddington. You will be part of a team providing data and information to all three services in support of the ASWC’s Integrated Mission Support responsibilities. You will provide mission data reprogramming expertise to the Company or their customers to support current and future MD priorities.

Role and Responsibilities

You will be part of a team providing data and information to all three services in support of the JEWOSC’s Integrated Mission Support responsibilities.

Skills and Experience

The Ideal candidate for this role would be someone with:

• Experience of creating and maintaining mission data using multiple intelligence sources.
• Experience of mission data testing and analysis.
• A good understanding and experience of using mission data toolsets.
• Experience of analysing data and conveying technical information, feedback and solutions to customers and management.
• Has updated new database entries, whilst supervised.
• JEWOSC portal experience.
• Demonstrate a good understanding and have experience of using Mission Data toolsets.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Desirable - Foundation Air Weapons Course, DLE course.
• Desirable - Foundation Air Electronic Warfare Course (FAEWC).
• Desirable - Completed relevant JEWOSC based training.
• Desirable - completed EW Operational Support.

Our Culture

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes : entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over‑deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper‑collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
• Electric Car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• £1500 Training Allowance
• 30 days annual PTO plus b / h
• Eye Tests

Right to Work

The employee will have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom and will be able to produce right to work documentation.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• A current SC clearance.

Equal Opportunities Statement

(Entity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time non‑exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on‑call and available, as business needs require. Non‑Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Work Location

JEWOSC, RAF Waddington, Lincoln

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting

Travel

Not expected.