Trainer in Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA)

GB - Lincoln March 20, 2026 Full Time Workday

Job Description:

Leonardo UK is offering an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team at our state-of-the-art Leonardo Academy in Lincoln. As a Trainer in Electronic Warfare Mission Data, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the EW community by delivering and developing training across a broad spectrum of EW disciplines.
This role is particularly suited to professionals with Mission Data Generation and Operations experience, providing a chance to apply your knowledge and expertise in Electronic Warfare systems to support the next generation of airborne mission success.
As part of a dedicated EW training team, you will:
•    Design, develop and deliver high-quality training packages and courseware which provide part of an integrated solution to the operation of CEMA and cyber systems.
•    Develop training scenarios, based in a synthetic environment, that augment the delivery of more traditional training
•    Develop aspects of training solutions alongside customers and industry partners.
•    Liaise with technical specialist teams to define training requirements and develop technical understanding of CEMA Systems.
•    Support UK and international customers by developing bespoke learning solutions aligned to operational requirements.
•    Liaise with subject matter experts and engineers to translate complex technical content into effective training.
•    Deliver training at UK and overseas customer sites, with regular global travel, including potential for extended stays.
•    Access to professional development pathways, including the opportunity to pursue a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) through our partnership with the University of Lincoln and Certificate in Education Assessment with the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors at University of Hertfordshire.
What you’ll bring
We are looking for individuals with a strong EW background, preferably with experience on air platforms and Mission Data Generation. Key attributes include:
Essential:
•    An understanding and broad awareness of the four operational CEMA pillars:
1.    Offensive Activities – including both Offensive Cyber (OC) and Electronic Attack (EA).
2.    Inform Activities – Single SIGINT Battlespace (SSB), Electronic Surveillance (ES), Cyber intelligence and reconnaissance. 
3.    Defensive Activities – Electronic Defence (ED) and Defence Cyber.
4.    Enabling Activities – Spectrum Management, Capability assessment and Targeting. 
Are essential, with additional knowledge in at least of the one specific areas of Cyber activities:
-    Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO).
-    Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
-    Cyber Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (Cyber ISR).
-    Cyber Operational preparation of the environment (Cyber OPE).
•    Desirable qualities include a working knowledge of and ability to explain aspects of Cyber, including the following topics:
-    Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model
-    Cyber Kill Chain
-    IP Terminology
-    Network Topologies
-    Cyber attack types
-    Basics of Cryptography
-    Understand Social engineering
-    Data Protection 
•    Ability to deliver technical training to diverse audiences, both in the UK and abroad.
•    Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and training development applications.
•    A flexible and team-oriented approach, with experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
•    Ability to travel internationally for training delivery on a regular basis, no more than a total of 120 days per annum.
•    Hold (or be willing to obtain) an AET Level 3 teaching qualification or equivalent.
Desirable:
•    Knowledge of systems approach to training (SAT) such as JSP 822 etc.
•    Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS).
•    Awareness of international defence training practices and export controls.
 

Primary Location:

GB - Lincoln

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid
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How to Get Hired at Leonardo DRS

  • Leonardo DRS is a ~6,500-person US defense prime headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, listed on NASDAQ and TASE under DRS since the November 2022 RADA merger, and operating as the US subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. under a Special Security Agreement with the Department of Defense.
  • The Special Security Agreement erects a firewall between Italian parent leadership and DRS's classified US programs; a cleared US Government Security Committee oversees proxy-held voting, facility security, personnel, and access to classified information under NISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117, and CEO William J. Lynn III (former US Deputy Secretary of Defense) has led that structure since 2012.
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