Electronic Warfare Specialist

Jacobs; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electronic Warfare Specialist to provide technical leadership on EW systems in Riyadh. The role involves assessing equipment design, conducting inspections, and ensuring quality standards in a high-stakes defense environment. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience and leadership abilities within military projects and EW systems.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in EW systems design and development.
• SQEP recognized with knowledge of EW lifecycle management.
• Experience in military projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority on EW systems across project lifecycle.
• Evaluate designs, ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Review manufacturing and integration processes for quality assurance.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Electronic Warfare Systems

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Electronic Warfare Specialist (EST0004DZ)

Electronic Warfare Specialist - ( EST0004DZ )

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience, combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities, Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes.

We work extensively with clients across the defence sector to deliver some of the industry’s most complex and challenging programmes. Our clients are government organizations and defence primes, we support their transformation, equipment, and infrastructure programmes.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our programmes which incorporate matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

The Opportunity:

The SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) Electronic Warfare (EW) Specialist will provide authoritative technical leadership and subject matter expertise on all EW aspects of the programme. Based in Riyadh, this role is critical to ensuring EW system development, integration, and performance meet operational requirements and quality standards. The specialist will assess equipment design development, build quality, and testing outputs, while guiding engineering and programme teams through complex EW considerations.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & SME Role:

• Act as the lead technical authority on EW systems across the lifecycle of the project.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in Electronic Warfare, advising engineering teams, programme leadership, and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of global EW technology developments and threats to inform system design and evolution.
• Support the definition of EW operational concepts, requirements, and system capabilities in line with end-user needs and military doctrine.

Design Development Assessment:

• Evaluate EW system and subsystem designs to ensure alignment with functional, technical, and operational requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture definition workshops, offering recommendations to optimise performance and system resilience.
• Identify risks, gaps, or shortcomings in the design phase and propose technically sound mitigation measures.

Build Quality Oversight:

• Review manufacturing, integration, and assembly processes to ensure quality and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Conduct technical inspections and build audits, ensuring hardware and components are delivered to required quality benchmarks.
• Liaise with suppliers and engineering partners to resolve build-related issues and non-conformances.
• Support the definition and execution of EW test plans, including factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), field trials, and system validation.
• Analyse test data and outputs to confirm system performance, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and compliance with customer and programme requirements.
• Provide engineering sign-off or escalation on test results and readiness for operational deployment.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Defence Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the design, development, testing, and fielding of EW systems.
• Recognised as a SQEP in the field of Electronic Warfare, with comprehensive knowledge of EW lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with systems covering electronic support (ES), electronic attack (EA), and electronic protection (EP).
• Demonstrable track record supporting military or defence projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of signal processing, RF propagation, and threat simulation systems.
• Experience working with EW integration on platforms (land/air/naval) and C4ISR environments.
• Familiarity with NATO and international EW standards, military test protocols, and system certification.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, able to engage stakeholders and influence design decisions.
• Proficiency in system engineering tools and processes, including the V-model and requirements traceability.
• Previous work experience in the GCC region or with Saudi defence clients is an advantage.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain local and/or international security clearance.
• Willingness to be based in Riyadh full-time, with occasional travel within the Kingdom or abroad if needed.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visitwww.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us thenpleas e let us know.

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Primary Location

Travel

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

Job Posting

Apr 2, 2025, 8:04:34 PM

Job

Job

Project Management

Organization

Organization

CMS

Job Type

Job Type

Experienced

Work Locations

SA Riyadh - Business District

Office Building 18, The Business District