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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 a Senior EW Countermeasures Engineer in the UK / Belgium, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\nAs 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.\nDay-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.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nProviding specialist expertise in Countermeasures, Electronic Warfare and Defensive Aids Systems (DAS)\n\nConducting threat assessments, vulnerability analyses and capability studies relating to electromagnetic threats and countermeasure effectiveness\n\nSupporting the development, optimisation and validation of Mission Data associated with countermeasure systems\n\nSupporting the specification, development and operation of representative test, evaluation and experimentation environments\n\nAnalysing test data and producing technical recommendations to improve capability effectiveness and operational performance\n\nMentoring Belgium MOD personnel and supporting knowledge transfer activities to develop sovereign capability\n\nEssential experience of the Senior EW Countermeasures Engineer:\nDemonstrable experience in the development, optimisation, testing, assurance or operational employment of defensive Countermeasures\n\nStrong knowledge of Electronic Warfare, RF technologies, Intelligence and Mission Data principles\n\nExperience conducting threat assessments, vulnerability analysis and capability evaluation activities\n\nExperience supporting test and evaluation activities within simulated, laboratory or operational environments\n\nExperience with Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) development or support\n\nExperience with Countermeasure reprogramming and Mission Data production\n\nKnowledge of NATO EW standards and interoperability\n\nEssential qualifications for the Senior EW Countermeasures Engineer:\nDegree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering, Science, Electronic Warfare or technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience\n\nMinimum of 5 years' relevant technical experience in the development, optimisation, testing and validation of defensive Countermeasures\n\nWe 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.\nThis 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.\nPlease note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.\nUKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)\nOur Recruitment Process:\nAt 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.\nMany 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.\nWhy Join QinetiQ?\nAs 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.\nAs 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. 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