Radio Frequency Engineer

SAIC; Jeddah; Hybrid; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an RF Engineer to support installation and integration of C4I system racks for RSNF. This field-based role requires hands-on work in operational environments rather than a traditional office setting.

The engineer will perform RF cabling, EMI surveys, post-installation tests, and prepare EMI summaries with findings. They will work with engineering on design, software installation, and equipment testing, traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Experience with RF systems and field installation.
• Familiarity with EMI surveys and post-installation testing.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF cabling, terminations and testing during installations.
• Conduct EMI surveys before installation to establish EMI baseline.
• Prepare EMI summaries with findings and recommendations.
• Maintain RF systems on RSNF vessels and facilities.
• Use test equipment and diagnostics to isolate malfunctions.
• Collaborate with engineering on design, software installation and testing.

Skills

RF Engineering

EMI Surveys

Cable Termination

Soldering

System Testing

Networking

Windows & CENTRIXS

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CENTRIXS

Windows OS

GPS

KVH SATCOM

RF Test Equipment

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2616155

Location Jeddah, 02, SA

Date Posted 2026-08-26

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Sys Integration

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a RF Engineer a position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia that will provide installation and integration support for C4I System racks and components for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This position is field-based, requiring hands‑on work in operational environments rather than being conducted in a traditional office or laboratory setting.

The RF Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following Job Duties

• Work within the Technical Support Center responsible for system communications verification and perform RF cabling, terminations and operational testing during installations of systems into RSNF vessels, command centers and training facilities.


• Experience conducting Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) surveys before an installation to establish the current EMI baseline.


• Experience with post-installation surveys to determine any EMI changes after equipment installation.


• Experience preparing EMI Summary reports following each survey detailing all EMI findings and recommendations for improvement.


• Work with engineering for system design, software installation and equipment operational testing, and provide solutions for areas that might be in need of improvement.


• When in between segments of the project, work on construction of test cables and preparation for the next segment of the project.


• Review RF quality issues, report on findings, and then update documentation to reflect the approved corrective action.


• Maintain, repair, and perform functional communication circuit checks of Radio (UHF, VHF, HF, VSAT, UHF SATCOM, LINK‑11/16), installed on ashore and afloat platforms of the RSNF.


• Use specialized test equipment and software‑controlled diagnostics to isolate malfunctions.


• Repair systems according to technical orders, manufacturer's handbooks and local procedures. Accomplish equipment modifications and installation according to engineering change plans.


• Repairs and troubleshooting down to component level to include ESD handling.


• Soldering using a 3M workstation or portable soldering iron. RF and Fiber optic cable termination and testing.


• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.


• Frequent inter‑organizational and outside customer contacts.


• Represent organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree is required in accordance with the contractual requirements of the country, along with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

Required Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; An active Secret clearance is preferred; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills

• System hardware equipment installation, maintenance and repairs experience.


• Familiarity with installation and configuration capabilities of the following software Microsoft Windows (Windows 7/10), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Visio), AutoCAD, ADSI, and/or CENTRIXS.


• Knowledge of Radio (UHF, VHF, HF, VSAT, KVH SATCOM, NTDS/TADIL Data Links), Networking (Cisco IOS), UPS (APC, Clary), GPS, CENTRIXS, GCCS‑M/J, ADSI, SY‑117G, and RF7800 series radios.

Desired Skills Or Required Certifications

• Repairs and troubleshooting down to component level to include ESD handling.


• Soldering using a 3M workstation or portable soldering iron.


• Familiarity with test and configuration of KG-250 and similar RF communication protection devices.


• Fiber optic cable termination and testing.