Field Engineer Close-in Weapons System (CIWS)

Basic Engineering Concepts & Technologies Inc.; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two qualified field engineers experienced with Block 1B2 CIWS to support the Royal Saudi Navy. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting the CIWS system, ensuring operational readiness through various testing and inspections. Candidates should have significant shipboard experience and be familiar with OEM procedures. This position requires travel to Saudi Arabia twice a year, with all travel-related expenses covered. If you are a skilled engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on critical defense systems, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Lodging provided

Per diem provided

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in shipboard operations and maintenance.
• Technical qualification in OEM procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grooming and maintaining CIWS for the Royal Saudi Navy.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on the CIWS system.

Skills

US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance

12+ years of experience

Shipboard experience

Operations and maintenance of Block 1B2 CIWS

Tools

OEM procedures

FMS support

Job description

BecTech is looking for two qualified field engineers with Block 1B2 CIWS experience to groom gun mounts for the Royal Saudi Navy. Specific duties include, but are not limited to assistance to Ship Repair Force (SRF) to groom and maintain the CIWS as follows:

Work will follow the Planned Maintenance System Maintenance Index Page (MIP) 7112/1B2 and the CIWS technical manuals, TW-221-B2-MMO-010 (IETM).

MIP 7112/MRC Q-12. Remove, Clean, Inspect, and Re-Install Ammunition Handling System Components.

MIP 7II2/MRC S-2R. Remove, Disassemble, Clean, Inspect, Lubricate, Re-Assemble, and Re-Install Gun.

Troubleshoot and repair CASREPTS as requested.

Test the CIWS system through all modes to achieve a "GO" status.

Perform CIWS System Technical Assessment. (PMS AP-1). Note all Gun Ammunition Handling System (GAHS) will be performed with dummy ammunition only.

Perform System Operability Tests (SOTS), Periodic System Operability Tests (PSOTS), and Fault Isolation Tests (FITS).

Test transmitter output and ensure a "GO" status.

Tune the Klystron as required.

Clean and lubricate the Gun Ammunition Handling System (GAHS).

Inspect shock isolators.

Inspect condition of door gaskets, seals, and weatherproofing and determine if replacement is necessary.

Inspect the Environmental Control Group (ECG).

Test safety devices.

Perform troubleshooting and repairs necessary to accomplish the tasks above.

This opportunity requires travel to Saudi Arabia a minimum of twice per year for 24 days. Travel, lodging, per diem will be provided. Work will be performed under an FMS case. Candidates must be technically qualified in OEM procedures and requirements. Prior FMS and OEM experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
• 12+ years of experience
• Shipboard experience to include operations, maintenance, test, system installation, of Block 1B2 CIWS.

Desired Skills:

• OEM Technical certification
• Prior experience with FMS support

Position requires travel to Saudi Arabian a minimum of two times per year with a potential to increase to once per quarter over three years.

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation.