Maintenance System Engineer- Air Defense System

Thales Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced engineer in Jeddah to support the maintenance and technical support of radar and communication systems. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, with 3-5 years in similar roles. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and ensuring operational readiness of complex systems in a multicultural environment, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; knowledge of French and Arabic is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in operational and maintenance of Radars and C2 systems.
• Experience with communication equipment installation, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze operational availability and system performance.
• Diagnose and repair radar and C2 systems.
• Support Mobile Maintenance Team functions and travel for on-site maintenance.

Skills

Electronics

C2 systems

Radar Technology

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Specialized training in Radars

Job description

Location : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In fast-changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security, and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years, with over 600 employees to date, and we are growing rapidly. We are delivering signalling, control, and train protection systems for the North–South Railway (NSR), the longest system of its kind in the world. We are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi Arabia. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that protect electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence, and the Group also supplies communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guard, and the Air Force.

MAIN TASKS :

Supports the MTSD (Maintenance & Technical Support Depot) team by :

• Actively advising and assisting in all aspects of his specialty.
• Monitoring and analyzing factors affecting operational availability, system performance, support chain performance, and recommending / implementing corrective actions locally and with the team in France.
• Evaluating performance of the system, data handling, and communication equipment.
• Monitoring Built-In Test equipment/software, analyzing results, and recommending improvements.
• Performing intermediate level maintenance (Field Maintenance FM) in his specialty as required.
• Performing diagnostic checks, specialized maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of radar and C2 systems to ensure operational readiness.
• Diagnosing and isolating complex electronic problems between hardware, software, and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) using various electronic repair and fault isolation procedures such as system diagnostics, unit self-checks, BITE, and testing tools.
• Supporting Mobile Maintenance Team (MMT) functions and traveling to remote sites for software maintenance, troubleshooting, and On the Job Training (OJT).
• Ensuring system readiness by communicating with Contractor Experts in Europe to find solutions and fix malfunctions when unable to resolve errors independently.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or Radar Technology.
• Specialized training and certification in Radars and/or C2 systems.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French and Arabic is an advantage. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operational and maintenance of PSR/SSR Radars, C2, and communication equipment, including installation, testing, integration, upgrades, and modifications.
• Experience with Radar systems, including Primary / Secondary Radars, Radar plot extractors, and interface equipment.
• Technical knowledge including antennas, processors, computers, monitoring, data transmission, power systems, etc.
• Experience in a complex, multicultural, multi-disciplinary, matrix organization with customer interactions.
• Good understanding of wider CONTRACTOR support services.

At Thales, we provide CAREERS, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing fields or by branching into new areas. We believe embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!