The EW Advisor is responsible to the QEAF EW Commander for the provision of advice and guidance on the production and maintenance of Typhoon Mission Data (MD) and general EW matters. They are responsible for the planning and co-ordination aspects of Typhoon EW based activities to support QEAF Typhoon Operations, providing integral day-to-day support. The EW Advisor will provide EW MD lifecycle guidance helping to ensure that Typhoon MD and associated processes are ‘fit for purpose’, articulating risks to the EW Commander to ensure confidence and understanding of Typhoon EW capability. They will be responsible for the supervision of two EW SMEs.

Core Activity:

This role provides key advice and operational guidance into the QEAF Typhoon EW capability. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the QEAF EW Commander with the design and continuous development of the QEAF Typhoon EW MD capability to support QEAF Typhoon operations.
Advise on the appropriate approach to Typhoon EW data production to meet the operational and training requirements of the EW Commander. These activities include the provision of advice and support on the design, development and implementation of management process to be utilised in Typhoon MD production and maintenance.
Providing advice on the translation of operational intent to EW MD requirements and specifications in support of the EW Commander and output of the QEAF Typhoon EW Cell. Supporting all QEAF EW personnel undertaking EW production, development and testing tasks with at-elbow support. The EW Advisor is expected to maintain an up to date knowledge of Typhoon EW equipment and capability including the operational characteristics and employment of Typhoon. The EW Advisor will support and provide guidance on future upgrades to meet operational needs. The EW Advisor will also act as the EW point of contact and as a liaison across industry teams to provide responses to any EW related queries.
Additionally, within the role of EW Advisor, the incumbent shall endeavor to augment and support the strategic relationships with the customer within the EW environment, identifying opportunities and future requirements where applicable.

Key Accountabilities:

Assist QEAF with the design and development of Typhoon EW MD process and lifecycle.

Advise/support QEAF EW Commander and Officers in all E W related aspects of Typhoon MD in order to deliver effective EW support to QEAF Typhoon operations.

Ensure that any changes to QEAF EW MD capability are fully understood by the Customer and integrated to support the EW Commander.

R eview EW MD Lifecycle processes, highlighting changes as required to increase Operational effectiveness of the QEAF Typhoon EW Cell .

Act as the Typhoon EW lead for contact with the Customer.

Effective leadership, management and s upervision of up to two EW SMEs providing EW support to the QEAF.

Mentor subordinate staff to ensure operationally focused support to the Customer EW requirements.

Requirements

Qualified and experienced EW expert with experience within an operational EW Environment.
Understanding of the operational aspects of Typhoon capabilities, specifically the EW systems.
Comprehensive understanding of the EW toolsets used within the QEAF EWOS solution including capabilities and limitations.
Experience of working with/within military teams producing Typhoon EW MD.
Required to maintain operational knowledge of current and future EW aspects of Typhoon and the Air Environment.

Electronic Warfare Advisor Supervisor