Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Experts (SME) – Middle East

Leonardo; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Leonardo as an Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Expert, contributing to critical operations in the Middle East. This long-term role offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive expatriate benefits package while allowing you to work in a culturally enriching environment focused on innovation and development.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Accommodation in a gated community

Generous annual leave

Annual personal travel fund

Access to online courses

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years’ experience in Electronic Warfare.
• Experience with DASS, ECM, ESM, AISS, T&V.
• Strong analytical capability in PFA, MDS or emitter data.

Responsibilities

• Testing and Verification of Mission Data Sets.
• Designing and evaluating Sensor Fusion and Display data.
• Training local SME manpower through On-Job-Training.

Skills

Analytical reviews of Emitter data

Communication and collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Education

Specialist EW training

Job description

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Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Experts (SME) – Middle East, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

We have a small number of exciting and lucrative opportunities for experienced Electronic Warfare (EW) Analysts and Programmer for a long term (2.5 – 5 year period) tax free deployment to one of the most progressive countries in the Middle East.

On offer is a Negotiable tax-free salary alongside an excellent Middle Eastern Expatriate benefits package including free accommodation, healthcare and travel allowances. Some roles are required to start immediately.

Your impact in any of the below:

• Testing and Verification of Mission Data Sets
• Analytical reviews of Emitter data
• Assessment and exploitation of Theatre Weapon Systems and develop effective Countermeasures
• Designing, building and evaluating Sensor Fusion and Display data
• Verifying the veracity of intercepted data

Successful applicants will be embedded within the end users EW Centre and resident in country on a multi-year contract. Day to day you will act in the capacity of SME supporting the execution and development of the end user operational requirements and actively training local SME manpower through On-Job-Training to achieve the National aspirations of sovereign EWOS self-sufficiency.

What you’ll bring:

• Flexible approach to the working environment, with a cultural awareness, and the ability to work well in a team
• Qualified by specialist EW training with 2–3+ years’ EWOS experience.
• Experience with: DASS, ECM, ESM, AISS, or T&V.
• Strong PFA, MDS or emitter data analysis capability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal/external stakeholders at varying levels
• Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and decision making, able to work unsupervised using your own initiative

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC). For more information and guidance please visit:

Leonardo Saudi Ltd (LDOS), a subsidiary of Leonardo UK Limited, and headquartered in Riyadh, is offering the Expat position. LDOS provides a generous, company-funded benefits package and is committed to learning and development. In addition to a generous, income tax-free salary, the following allowances are provided:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Accommodation in a ‘gated’ community with extensive amenities
• Living allowance
• Car – dependent upon role
• Annual personal travel fund
• Generous, 25 days paid annual leave plus Saudi public holidays
• Working week of 48 hours, from Sunday to Thursday
• End of service award in accordance with Saudi Labour Law
• Free access to an extensive range of online courses via Workday
• During your time with LDOS the company will facilitate the issue of a residence permit (Iqama), required to work in Saudi Arabia, and appropriate travel visas.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.