Electronic Warfare Operator

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Raytheon Australia Full time

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Date Posted:

2025-05-14

Country:

Australia

Location:

AUSNSW113: Nowra NSW, 39 Wugan Street, Yerriyong, Nowra, NSW, 2540, Australia

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

  • FIFO options available
  • Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively
  • Rapidly grow knowledge through ongoing training opportunities

Raytheon Australia is trusted by the Australian Defence Force to deliver some of the nation's most exciting and complex technology and engineering projects. Right now, we are experiencing exciting growth across the country and are searching for bright and energised Electronic Warfare Operator to join our expert team.

This exciting and challenging role involves delivering advanced airborne Electronic Warfare training, test and certification to Air, Land, Maritime and industry task units in support the ADF. The role entails operations from the back of Raytheon Australia's two Special Mission Aircraft, operating Electronic Attack systems, communications equipment, command and control (C2) as well as all associated support equipment.

Due to continued growth, Raytheon Australia is seeking an additional EWO who has the following skills and experience. The right candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork, exceptional communications and leadership skills, and the desire to support ADF operations and exercises in remote locations.

Reporting to the Lead EWO, aircrew are required to support training and development, test and certification, trials, education and briefings at locations predominantly around Australia, and occasionally abroad.

You will work with an experienced team on the nation's most complex technical programs and help underpin the success of mission critical projects of the Australian Defence Force. At Raytheon Australia, we'll invest in you to be your best, with ongoing training opportunities and a raft of impressive employee benefits that fits your life, not just your career.

Key Responsibilities
  • Form part of the aircrew of our special mission EW Learjet 35A aircraft.
  • Assist the Lead EWO in maintaining a safe and effective working environment.
  • Act as Mission Commander and Operator for EW, test and certification missions.
  • Execute EW Mission battle rhythm including planning, briefing, execution and debriefing.
  • Contribute to tactical operating procedures and standards for EW mission operations.
  • Conduct deployments in support of domestic and international exercises as required.

Skills, Experiences And Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate and be eligible to obtain a current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
  • Current AGSVA Security Clearance NV2
  • Must have prior experience in Maritime Air Warfare, Fighter Control or Air Battle Management (Essential)
  • A minimum of 4 years' Military Aircrew experience is highly desirable (Airborne Early Warning and Control, Weapon Systems Officer or Electronic Warfare Officer)
  • Ability to work autonomously or with minimal supervision in a multi-crew environment
  • Experience in ground or airborne instruction highly desirable

The successful applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, and ability to acquire a Negative Vetting Level 2 Security Clearance as required.

This is your chance to belong to an inspiring team and build your career with a company that invests in your future, no matter what stage of career or life. As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it's great to #workhere.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career access your next mission now by clicking on the "Apply" button below or contact us at Careers@raytheon.com.au

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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