Research & Development Engineer - Saudi Arabia

Prattwhitney; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's aerospace and defense division seeks an Electrical/Electronics Engineer to work onsite in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, supporting Air Defense Systems. The role emphasizes engineering studies, development research, and problem solving for electrical and electronic subsystems.

The candidate will prepare drawings, specify part requirements, and provide engineering guidance to repair workshops, with English proficiency and experience in LabVIEW or CAD tools preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited university.
• Prefer Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation.
• Electronics, Electrical and Communications courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering studies and development research for Air Defense Systems.
• Resolve technical problems in weaponry/test consoles related to electrical/electronic systems; develop/modify test console software.
• Study modifications or development of subsystems of Air Defense Systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specify part requirements for procurement or local manufacture.
• Provide engineering recommendations on technical problems in electronic, electrical and communications systems.
• Prepare technical bulletins to prevent/correct errors and improve performance.
• Support workshops with necessary technical consultations.
• Evaluate proposed developments and innovations from Air Defense Units.
• Perform additional related work in the same field.

Skills

English proficiency

Technical report writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD

Circuit design software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-28 Country: Saudi Arabia Location: SA-02-JEDDAH-MILITARY ~ JEDDAH ~ JEDDAH MILITARY (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do:

• Perform engineering studies and development research and find appropriate solutions to all problems (electrical, electronic, with the application of reverse engineering of electrical and electronic parts) for all Air Defense Forces systems.
• Find solutions to technical problems in weaponry systems or test consoles with regard to electrical and/or electronic systems, in addition to developing and modifying as many test consoles software as possible.
• Study the possibility of modifying or developing one of the subsystems of the Air Defense Forces' systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings and designs and specify the specifications for parts so that they can be purchased or manufactured locally.
• Provide engineering recommendations and advice related to electronic, electrical and communication systems problems encountered by repair workshops or units.
• Prepare technical bulletins to avoid and correct errors and improve performance.
• Support workshops with the necessary technical consultations.
• Evaluate the development and innovations proposed and submitted by the units of the Air Defense Forces.
• Perform other required work in the same field.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited university.
• Preferably the degree is accredited from the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Preferably to have completed Electronics, Electrical and Communications qualification courses qualification courses.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum of four (5) years prior experience in the field of engineering research and studies, preferably in Electrical or Electronic field.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in the use of computer programs.
• Familiar with one of the electrical circuit design programs.
• Experience in writing technical reports.
• Familiar with one of the electronic design programs such as LabVIEW or CAD or other programs.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve electrical component obsolescence through redesign, alternate sourcing, or last-time buys.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.