Engineering Apprentice for System Engineering

Airbus Defence and Space; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 33,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Saudi Limited is seeking an Engineering Apprentice to join a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience in Systems Engineering, V&V, Integration, and ITCOMs.

You will support requirement analysis, testing, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams on large projects and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support Systems Engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system design documentation, and interface management.
• Assist in Verification and Validation processes by helping define test cases, executing tests, and documenting results to ensure system compliance.
• Participate in hardware and software Integration efforts, troubleshooting interoperability issues, and supporting system-level testing.
• Contribute to ITCOMs projects, aiding in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of communication and IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure project milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and adhere to quality and safety standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering or CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated Engineering Apprentice to join our multidisciplinary team. You will gain hands-on experience in Systems Engineering, Verification and Validation (V&V), Integration, and ITCOMs (Information Technology and Communications).

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to complex technical projects while developing core engineering competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Systems Engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system design documentation, and interface management.
• Assist in Verification and Validation processes by helping define test cases, executing tests, and documenting results to ensure system compliance.
• Participate in hardware and software Integration efforts, troubleshooting interoperability issues, and supporting system-level testing.
• Contribute to ITCOMs projects, aiding in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of communication and IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure project milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and adhere to quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills, as you will be working in an international environment and producing technical documentation.
• Willingness to travel domestically to support site integrations, testing, or client visits as required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles, testing methodologies, or IT/network concepts is a plus.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a dynamic engineering environment.

What We Offer

• Structured mentorship and training in Systems Engineering, V&V, Integration, and ITCOMs.
• Exposure to large-scale, complex engineering projects.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Potential for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space Saudi Limited

Contract Type: Apprenticeship

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Engineering Services Sub-contracting

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