Senior Electromagnetic Intelligence Engineer
Job in
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
QinetiQ
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Competitive Salary + Benefits Role :
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 Senior Electromagnetic Intelligence 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.
The Role As an Senior Electromagnetic Intelligence Engineer, 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 Senior Electromagnetic Intelligence Engineer:
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
Essential qualifications for the Senior Electromagnetic Intelligence Engineer:
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 int One of our recruitment team will contact you.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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