Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
To provide a high level of knowledge and experience-based advice/assessment in EME Electronic Warfare operations, particularly in the context of the preparation for and execution of Air operations (KSA and Allied). Familiarity with RSAF platform capabilities and operational doctrine is essential. A sound appreciation of the roles and of the other contracted specialist EWOS subject matter experts operating within the EWC (Leonardo and MASS) is required.
To operate across the many areas of the RSAF, providing both military and industry based advice. Working under the direction of the RSAF EWC Commander, the primary function will be to assist the RSAF to develop, operate and maintain the RSAF EWC EWOS capabilities, coach and develop EWC Section leaders/senior managers in the fundamentals of EWOS (particularly Typhoon) and support continual development through on-the-job training, ensuring consistency in the performance of the contracted European Expat Data Analysis, Countermeasure, programming and test EWOS Subject Matter Experts. The role will help define and shape the future of RSAF EWOS capability in KSA.
To provide the bridge between RSAF EWD/C and BAE Systems to assure shared understanding and that products meet RSAF Operational requirements and expectations.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist the RSAF to establish, operate and maintain EWOS capabilities (Typhoon, Tornado and other RSAF Platforms), providing leadership and direction to the specialist subject matter experts team supplied by BAE Systems, Leonardo, QinetiQ and MASS.
- Work under the direction of the RSAF EWC Commander
- Work with the Director of the EW Directorate to advise on EW Strategy and future capability developments.
- Ensure that the LTEWP and TEWS EW SME personnel deliver customer satisfaction.
- Coach and develop EWC Section leaders and senior managers in the fundamentals of EWOS for all supported RSAF platforms.
- Ensure currency and consistency of processes and OJT application by the EW EE SMEs.
- Advise BAE Systems Saudi Arabia of potential opportunities or issues with the RSAF EWOS capability to ensure that the business provides an exemplary service to RSAF
- Provide feedback/direction to BAES (KSA/UK) regarding RSAF EW operational doctrine and requirements/expectations to ensure understanding.
- Advising the EWC Commander on current and future EW capability development and liaising with the RSAF through the EW Operations on current and future requirements (Typhoon and others).
- Advising on current and future threat assessments and capability audits.
- Attend LTEWP and TEWS Project and design reviews.
- Undertake reviews of industry provided documentation to inform RSAF feedback/comments.
- Assist in the planning Typhoon trials and exercises.
- Assist in the RSAF EWC/End User engagement process (EWOS product feedback from end-users).span> /span>