Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Experts; SME – Middle East

Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Experts (SME) – Middle East

Leonardo Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

We have a small number of exciting and lucrative opportunities for experienced Electronic Warfare (EW) Analysts and programmers for a long-term (2.5 – 5 year period) tax-free deployment to one of the most progressive countries in the Middle East.

On offer is a negotiable tax-free salary alongside an excellent Middle Eastern expatriate benefits package including free accommodation, healthcare and travel allowances. Some roles are required to start immediately.

• Mission data set generation
• Testing and verification of mission data sets
• Analytical reviews of emitter data
• Assessment and exploitation of theatre weapon systems and develop effective countermeasures
• Designing, building and evaluating sensor fusion and display data
• Verifying the veracity of intercepted data

Successful applicants will be embedded within the end users EW centre and resident in country on a multi-year contract. Day to day you will act in the capacity of SME supporting the execution and development of the end user operational requirements and actively training local SME manpower through on‑job training to achieve national aspirations of sovereign EWOS self‑sufficiency.

• Flexible approach to the working environment, with cultural awareness, and the ability to work well in a team
• Qualified by specialist EW training with 2–3+ years’ EWOS experience
• Experience with DASS, ECM, ESM, AISS, or T&V
• Strong PFA, MDS or emitter data analysis capability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal/external stakeholders at varying levels
• Self‑motivated with a strong aptitude for problem‑solving and decision making, able to work unsupervised using your own initiative
• Computer proficiency in MS Office; MATLAB/Simulink/C++ desirable

This is not an exhaustive list; we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, including meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC). For more information and guidance please visit

Leonardo Saudi Ltd (LDOS), a subsidiary of Leonardo UK Limited, is offering this expatriate position. LDOS provides a generous, company‑funded benefits package and is committed to learning and development. In addition to a generous, income‑tax‑free salary, the following allowances are provided:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Accommodation in a gated community with extensive amenities
• Living allowance
• Car – dependent upon role
• Annual personal travel fund
• Generous, 25 days paid annual leave plus Saudi public holidays
• Working week of 48 hours, from Sunday to Thursday
• End‑of‑service award in accordance with Saudi Labour Law
• Free access to an extensive range of online courses via Workday
• During your time with LDOS the company will facilitate the issue of a residence permit (Iqama) and appropriate travel visas

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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