Remote Sensing Specialist

BAE SYSTEMS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,467 - 337,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Job summary

BAE Systems is hiring a Remote Sensing Specialist to support geospatial data and intelligence products in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves collecting and analyzing remote sensing data, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with other specialists. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in remote sensing software like ERDAS Imagine and ArcGIS. Competitive salary and expatriate benefits are offered, including free accommodation and health care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in remote sensing roles.
• Strong knowledge of remote sensing principles and technologies.
• Familiarity with geospatial data standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes remote sensing data to support geospatial data and intelligence products.
• Conducts image analysis to extract geospatial features and information.
• Ensures that all data collected and analysed meets the applicable geospatial data standards and policies.
• Collaborates with other geospatial specialists to integrate remote sensing data into geospatial products.
• Applies analytical and creative skills to develop optimal remote sensing products.
• Monitors remote sensing data processing and analysis to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of remote sensing platforms and tools.

Skills

ERDAS Imagine

SOCET GXP

ENVI

ArcGIS

QGIS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, or a related field

Certificate in Remote Sensing

Job description

Job Description - Remote Sensing Specialist (00128936)

Remote Sensing Specialist - 00128936

Remote Sensing Specialist

Grade: 6

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Remote Sensing Specialist is responsible for the collection, processing and analysis of remote sensing data to support geospatial data and intelligence products. The purpose of this role is to ensure that all data collected and analysed is of high quality and accuracy, meets the applicable geospatial data standards and policies. The Individual should be able to work well unsupervised and will be able to plan and organise the team’s activities.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collects and processes remote sensing data to support geospatial data and intelligence products.
• Conducts image analysis to extract geospatial features and information.
• Ensures that all data collected and analysed meets the applicable geospatial data standards and policies.
• Collaborates with other geospatial specialists to integrate remote sensing data into geospatial products.
• Applies analytical and creative skills to develop optimal remote sensing products.
• Monitors remote sensing data processing and analysis to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of remote sensing platforms and tools.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, or a related field.
• Certificate in Remote Sensing.
• Skills in ERDAS Imagine, SOCET GXP, ENVI, ArcGlS, QGIS.
• Extensive experience in remote sensing roles.
• Strong knowledge of remote sensing principles and technologies.
• Familiarity with geospatial data standards and policies.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and customers.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities.

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.