Electromechanical Specialist

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Electromechanical Specialist to provide critical engineering support for RSAF aircraft and simulators. This role involves advising RSAF officers, enhancing engineering support capabilities, and leading innovative solutions for electro-mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and over 10 years of experience in the field, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in aircraft/simulator electromechanical engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of international regulations for military and civil aviation.
• Experience in engineering management.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to RSAF Officers on electro-mechanical engineering matters.
• Support RSAF with electro-mechanical engineering issues.
• Create original designs to improve system performance.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills in English

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Engineering Degree BEng (Hons) or Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Electromechanical/Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Master’s Degree or higher

Job description

Job Description - Electromechanical Specialist (00133815)

Electromechanical Specialist - 00133815

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: G5

Location: RIYADH

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 09/02/2026

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Engineering Support Manager to provide day-to-day advice to RSAF Officers on matters pertaining to electro-mechanical engineering for all RSAF aircraft and simulators.
• Provide a primary point of contact for all RSAF electro-mechanical engineering issues.
• Enhance RSAF engineering support capability with regards to aircraft and simulators electro-mechanical engineering.
• Create original designs for changes to existing systems to improve reliability, maintainability or performance; perform integration, test and instructional tasks.
• Perform studies and participate in research, development and implementation of programmes to improve safety, reliability and maintainability; evaluate and perform cost-benefit analysis of improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvement/upgrade programmes for RSAF aircraft and simulator electro-mechanical systems and support equipment; review and recommend RSAF authorizations of engineering modifications; progress approval of improvement initiatives through external design organizations and technical authorities.
• Investigate aircraft and simulator electro-mechanical related problems affecting fleet performance and devise innovative solutions; monitor test programs and evaluate test data to identify problems and/or verify performance.
• Participate in accident investigations; evaluate and provide recommendations on major defect and aircraft/simulator incident reports.
• Develop system testing procedures and documentation to verify performance to specification requirements; participate in the acceptance test of aircraft and simulator equipment.
• Prepare staff correspondence to organizations internal and external to the RSAF.
• Support RSAF officers at meetings and participate in design and programme management reviews.

Job Requirements

• Engineering Degree BEng (Hons) or Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Electromechanical/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Master's Degree or higher and Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
• A minimum of 1 O years of experience in the field of aircraft and/or simulator electromechanical engineering and/or maintenance, including design, development, integration and test of civil and/or military aircraft and simulators.
• Experience in senior engineering management with a thorough knowledge of international regulation and policy for military and civil aviation as well as International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Strong leadership qualities with proven interpersonal and team working skills.
• Computer literate and an experienced user of the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
• Knowledge of aviation quality systems, airworthiness, simulation engineering, engineering and systems integration.
• Good all-round awareness of RSAF processes and procedures.
• Good all-round awareness of RSAF programmes, suppliers, government standard agencies and academic/research establishments.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.