Maintenance System Engineer- Air Defense System

Thales Group; Jeddah; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology group in Jeddah is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Technician to support their radar and communication systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electronics or similar, with strong communication skills in English. Responsibilities include system maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting a multicultural team in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Specialized training in Radars or C2 systems necessary.
• 3-5 years experience in operation and maintenance of radar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Team with diagnostics and repairs.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
• Travel for Mobile Maintenance Team functions as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Radar Technology

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 and, with over 600 employees to date, 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 critical infrastructure and providing e-security solutions that protect electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence, and we have supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards, and the Air Force.

MAIN TASKS:

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

• Advising and assisting in all aspects of his specialty.
• Monitoring and analyzing factors affecting operational availability, system performance, and support chain performance; recommending and implementing corrective actions locally and with the team in France.
• Evaluating the performance of systems, data handling, and communication equipment.
• Monitoring Built-In Test equipment/software, analyzing results, and recommending improvements.
• Performing intermediate level maintenance (Field Maintenance - FM) as required.
• Conducting diagnostic checks, troubleshooting, and repairing radar and C2 systems to ensure operational readiness.
• Diagnosing and isolating complex electronic problems between hardware, software, and LRUs using diagnostic procedures, system checks, BITE, and testing tools.
• Supporting Mobile Maintenance Team (MMT) functions, traveling to remote sites for software maintenance, troubleshooting, and On the Job Training (OJT).
• Communicating with European Contractor Experts to resolve issues and fix malfunctions when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of experience in the operation 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, plot extractors, and interface equipment.
• Technical knowledge of antennas, processors, computers, data transmission, power systems, etc.
• Experience working in a complex, multicultural, multidisciplinary environment with customer interactions.
• Understanding of wider CONTRACTOR support services.

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