Senior Ew Countermeasures Engineer

Qinetiq; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support and DEF/

Job summary

QinetiQ seeks a Senior EW Countermeasures Engineer to help establish the JEWSC and deliver sovereign countermeasure capabilities for the Belgium MOD. You will provide specialist expertise across development, testing, and validation of defensive countermeasures and Mission Data, ensuring readiness against current and emerging threats.

You will work with Countermeasure and C-UAS specialists, analysts and engineers, contributing to capability performance and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, optimisation, testing and validation of defensive Countermeasures.
• Proven knowledge of Electronic Warfare and RF technologies.
• Experience conducting threat assessments, vulnerability analyses and capability evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise in Countermeasures, Electronic Warfare and Defensive Aids Systems (DAS).
• Conduct threat assessments and capability studies related to electromagnetic threats and countermeasure effectiveness.
• Support development, optimisation and validation of Mission Data for countermeasure systems.
• Support test, evaluation and experimentation environments.
• Analyse test data and recommend improvements to capability effectiveness.
• Mentor Belgium MOD personnel and support knowledge transfer to develop sovereign capability.

Skills

Defensive Countermeasures

Electronic Warfare

RF Technologies

Intelligence Principles

Mission Data Principles

Threat Assessment

Test & Evaluation

DAS Know-How

Education

Engineering/Science/EW degree or equivalent

Tools

DAS (Defensive Aids Systems)

Job description

The Role

As a Senior EW Countermeasures Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the establishment of the Belgian Joint Electronic Warfare Support Centre (JEWSC), helping to deliver sovereign Countermeasure and Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Belgium MOD. You will provide specialist technical expertise in the development, optimisation, testing and validation of defensive countermeasure capabilities within Programme Esmeralda, ensuring solutions remain effective against current and emerging threats.

Day-to-day, you'll work alongside Countermeasure and C-UAS specialists, Operational Analysts, Intelligence Analysts, Test & Evaluation Engineers and Mission Data practitioners to assess threats, optimise capability performance and support the development of enduring sovereign expertise within the JEWSC.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist expertise in Countermeasures, Electronic Warfare and Defensive Aids Systems (DAS)

• Conducting threat assessments, vulnerability analyses and capability studies relating to electromagnetic threats and countermeasure effectiveness

• Supporting the development, optimisation and validation of Mission Data associated with countermeasure systems

• Supporting the specification, development and operation of representative test, evaluation and experimentation environments

• Analysing test data and producing technical recommendations to improve capability effectiveness and operational performance

• Mentoring Belgium MOD personnel and supporting knowledge transfer activities to develop sovereign capability

Essential experience of the Senior EW Countermeasures Engineer:

• Demonstrable experience in the development, optimisation, testing, assurance or operational employment of defensive Countermeasures

• Strong knowledge of Electronic Warfare, RF technologies, Intelligence and Mission Data principles

• Experience conducting threat assessments, vulnerability analysis and capability evaluation activities

• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities within simulated, laboratory or operational environments

• Experience with Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) development or support

• Experience with Countermeasure reprogramming and Mission Data production

• Knowledge of NATO EW standards and interoperability

Essential qualifications for the Senior EW Countermeasures Engineer:

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering, Science, Electronic Warfare or technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant technical experience in the development, optimisation, testing and validation of defensive Countermeasures

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is primarily based at our Belgium office. Regular collaboration with Belgium MOD, UK MOD and industry partners will be required. Frequent travel between UK and Belgium customer sites will be required. Candidates should be willing to relocate to Belgium or undertake a regular weekly commute.

Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing . One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community