Mission Lead - ADF Test and Training

About the role

Raytheon Australia is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Mission Directors and Mission Leads to support the design, integration and delivery of advanced and integrated test and training for the Australian Defence Force. The work centres on programs such as the Mobile Threat Training Emitter System (MTTES), Exercise Control (EXCON) and the Joint Adversarial Test and Training Services (JATTS). Mission Directors work closely with the customer to design, integrate and deliver complex multi-domain training activities, integrating customer requirements, threat replication capabilities, operational intelligence and training outcomes into realistic mission scenarios.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with ADF customers, industry partners and internal stakeholders.
• Lead mission planning, execution and debrief activities involving multiple stakeholders, platforms, systems and simulation environments.
• Integrate and use mission management, simulation and battle management systems to run and evaluate complex test and training activities.
• Balance customer requirements, operational risk, test and training objectives and enterprise priorities in complex, dynamic environments.
• Provide timely, accurate post-mission data for end-user debrief and analysis, and prepare written reports, briefings, analysis and mission products for Defence customers.
• Provide leadership, supervision, management and mentoring to team members.
• Guide resource allocation and support the development of proposals to the Commonwealth of Australia for ADF capability needs.

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience in one or more of: air operations and operational planning, electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations, C2ISR systems and integration, intelligence support to operations, synthetic and live-virtual-constructive training environments, exercise planning and operational experimentation, or multi-domain operations and integrated effects planning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at an operational level.
• Eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Government security clearance (NV1 required, higher clearances highly desirable).

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of military air operations, electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations, C2ISR, operational intelligence or training system development and delivery is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex customer requirements.

The role involves travel to support training delivery, either with the end user or with RAUS personnel. Raytheon Australia offers access to best-practice tools and systems, and tailored learning and development opportunities.