Airframe Design Specialist – Typhoon (Saudi)

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Health care scheme

Leave and travel allowance

Recreation facilities

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technical Specialist – Airframe (CDO) in Taif to provide hands-on design support for the Typhoon airframe, respond to RSAF technical queries, and liaise with UK ISST and Typhoon Design Support teams.

The role involves validating data, maintaining Teamcenter records, and delivering training to Saudi National staff; expatriate benefits and single-status initial assignment apply.

Qualifications

• Must have Degree/HND in engineering or equivalent with relevant training.
• Experience of aircraft structures in aerospace design or support.
• Capable of obtaining a design engineering signature.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently or in a team under pressure and tight schedules.
• Understanding of Engineering, Design, Airworthiness, Safety and Quality standards.
• Knowledge of export control requirements (ITAR/USEC)

Responsibilities

• Answer Typhoon Airframe queries within delegated authority using approved data.
• Record queries, responses, and priority in Teamcenter via coordinating team.
• Liaise with query originator to understand the query and update Teamcenter accordingly.
• Provide initial query analysis to determine acceptance and best resolution path with stakeholders.
• Assist Maintenance and Line Technical Support in resolving on-aircraft problems.
• Interface with European Industry via ISST and Back Office to obtain responses.
• Coordinate with Typhoon Design Support Team UK on technical matters to avoid duplication.
• Ensure query responses have required validation signatures.
• Contribute to status reporting processes.
• Analyze Technical Specialist Reports to identify maintenance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide structured on-the-job training for Saudi National staff.
• Support RSAF in generating National Instructions from approved data.
• Assist in monthly reports and KPI claims.

Skills

Aerospace design experience

Engineering standards

ITAR/EXPORT control knowledge

Independent working under pressure

Design engineering signature

Education

Degree / HND in engineering

Tools

CATIA

EDSRS

VisView

Teamcenter

Job description

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technical Specialist – Airframe (CDO) in Taif to provide hands-on design support for the Typhoon airframe, respond to RSAF technical queries, and liaise with UK ISST and Typhoon Design Support teams.

The role involves validating data, maintaining Teamcenter records, and delivering training to Saudi National staff; expatriate benefits and single-status initial assignment apply.