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Join the cutting edge of information warfare and become an Electronic Warfare Signals Intelligence (EWSI) Operator in the Royal Signals. Are you ready to dive deep into the world of information warfare, working behind enemy lines in the information battle to exploit and disrupt enemy communications?
- £25,200The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
- £25,200Your pay after completing basic trade training
- AgeFrom 17 years & 9 months to 35 years & 11 months
- QualificationsGCSEs or equivalent
As an EWSI Operator, you will be at the forefront of military technology, playing a crucial role in keeping our forces safe and effective.
Your Role:
Exploit Enemy Communications: Operate within proximity to the enemy, targeting an enemy’s personal communications, satellite systems, complex RADAR systems, Uncrewed Vehicle control links, and other evolving communication technologies.
Receive Deep Technical Training: Gain the skills needed to excel in this high-stakes environment through comprehensive technical training.
Specialist Equipment Operation: Support surveillance operations and protect your fellow soldiers by disrupting signals used for radio-controlled explosive devices.
Where You'll Make a Difference
EWSI Operators are vital across various critical missions. Once you complete your training you may find yourself:
Supporting Surveillance Operations
Working with Bomb Disposal Teams
Collaborating with Special Forces, Strategic Intelligence Partners and allies
Why Join Us?
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest in military technology and communications systems.
Dynamic Environment: Fast-moving and constantly evolving, offering a variety of challenges and experiences.
Impactful Role: Directly contribute to mission success and the safety of your fellow soldiers.
If you're driven by a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact in the field of information warfare, join the Royal Signals as an EWSI Operator, where you will play a pivotal part in technical innovation for Defence.
Royal Signals
Fast moving and game changing, the Royal Signals are leaders in IT, Cyber and Telecommunications, providing battle-winning communications to every part of the Army. The Royal Signals are experts in engineering and operating systems, networks and cyber equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Get promotion to Lance Corporal after initial trade training
Become an expert in exploiting communications to provide high level intelligence
Providing briefs to commanders at all levels on enemy actions and likely intent
Get continuous personal and professional development, including civilian-accredited transferable qualifications
Learn to drive and operate military vehicles ranging from Land Rovers or HGVs to fully armoured fighting vehicles
Learn to instruct and pass on your expert skills and knowledge
Have any questions? Talk with us
Regular (full time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 17 years & 9 months to 35 years & 11 months
Qualifications:
3 x GCSE grade 4/C, Scottish National 5 grade C, or above in Maths, Science and English Language,
or RQF level 2 equivalents.
Security Clearance Required:
CTC
(SC at Ph 1)
(DV at Ph 2)Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Training for the role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. This will be the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
This is the start of your technical training designed to introduce basic signalling and communication skills while building on your existing military skills. You will be taught basic principles and skills, such as siting, operating and talking on military radios, radio logs, map marking, working at heights, health and safety and of course security. As your career progresses you'll learn how to build and configure networks, managing system problems including a helpdesk, equipment care, understanding field generators, field cable and security, including cyber.
Qualifications you could get after training
Driving licences: B+E, C+E, H, D
Level 2 functional skills in Maths, English and IT
Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship
DAO Qualification in Communications Information Exploitation (Level 4)
Qualifications in communications and intelligence reporting gained through life Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Intelligence and Cyber Security
Level 4 Team Leading
Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring
Level 6 Leadership and Management
Become a Chartered Engineer or IT professional
Pay & benefits
You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Find out more about pay and benefits.
How to Apply
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.
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