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Electromagnetic Intelligence SME
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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF20613
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Electromagnetic Intelligence (EMI) Subject Matter Expert in Belgium, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As an Electromagnetic Intelligence Subject Matter Expert, you will play a key role in supporting the establishment of the Belgian Joint Electromagnetic Warfare Support Centre (JEWSC), helping to deliver a sovereign capability for the collection, analysis, exploitation and management of Electromagnetic Intelligence, Electronic Support and Mission Data for the Belgium MOD.
Day-to-day, you'll provide specialist expertise to support the development of operational processes, analytical methodologies, mission data workflows and intelligence exploitation activities. Working closely with military operators, intelligence analysts, mission data specialists, software developers and capability leads, you'll help establish best practice for the collection, analysis, validation and dissemination of electromagnetic intelligence to support operational decision-making and capability development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting analysis of emitter characteristics, RF activity and threat system behaviour to generate actionable intelligence
- Supporting the development and optimisation of EMI analysis, exploitation and reporting processes
- Contributing to intelligence validation activities and data quality assurance processes
- Supporting the specification, integration and evaluation of EMI and Mission Data tooling
- Providing technical input to requirements development, architecture studies and future capability roadmaps
- Engaging with Belgium MOD, UK MOD, NATO partners and industry stakeholders to support capability development and operational readiness
Essential experience of the Electromagnetic Intelligence Subject Matter Expert:
- A minimum of 5 years' relevant technical experience in the development and exploitation of Electromagnetic Intelligence capabilities
- Strong knowledge of Electronic Warfare, Electromagnetic Intelligence, Electronic Support, Mission Data and RF systems
- Experience analysing emitter characteristics, RF activity and threat system behaviour to generate operationally relevant intelligence
- Experience supporting intelligence exploitation, validation and data quality assurance activities
- Experience supporting the development, integration or evaluation of EMI and Mission Data toolsets and processes
- Experience working with defence, government or multinational stakeholders to deliver operational capability outcomes
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Essential qualifications for the Electromagnetic Intelligence (EMI) Subject Matter Expert:
- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering, Intelligence, RF, Electronic Warfare or technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant technical experience in the development and exploitation of Electromagnetic Intelligence capabilities
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. Travel between UK and Belgium customer sites will be required. Candidates should be willing to relocate to Belgium or undertake a regular weekly commute.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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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 internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
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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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
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
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