RF Engineer — Naval Communications & EMI Specialist

SAIC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC invites applications for an RF Engineer role in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Al Jubail). You will support installation, integration, and testing of RF systems for RSNF projects, maintain system drawings, BOMs, and configuration control items.

The position requires hands-on repair, EMI/EMC surveys, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure readiness of vessels and facilities. The role demands experience with RF cabling, testing, and documentation updates, plus the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years’ RF engineering experience or six years in lieu.
• Active Secret clearance with US citizenship is required.
• Experience in RF systems installation, testing, and EMI/EMC surveys.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience supporting the analysis and evaluation of RF systems.
• Conduct EMI surveys before installation to establish a baseline.
• Perform post-installation surveys to assess EMI changes.
• Prepare EMI summary reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering for system design, software installation and testing.
• Construct test cables and prepare for project segments as needed.
• Review RF quality issues, document findings and update documentation.
• Maintain, repair and test RF communications on ashore and afloat platforms.
• Use specialized test equipment and diagnostics to isolate malfunctions.
• Repair systems per TBs, handbooks and engineering change plans; modify as needed.
• Perform repairs down to the component level, including ESD handling.
• Soldering using 3M workstation or portable iron; RF and fiber termination/testing.
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems from data analysis.
• Frequent inter-organizational and customer contacts for issues.
• Represent organization in solving difficult technical issues on projects.

Skills

RF systems knowledge

Hardware installation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree +5 years experience

Tools

Cisco IOS

AutoCAD

CENTRIXS

GCCS-M/J

GPS

ADS I

KVH SATCOM

KG-250 RF protection devices

Fiber optic testing

Job description

SAIC invites applications for an RF Engineer role in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Al Jubail). You will support installation, integration, and testing of RF systems for RSNF projects, maintain system drawings, BOMs, and configuration control items.

The position requires hands-on repair, EMI/EMC surveys, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure readiness of vessels and facilities. The role demands experience with RF cabling, testing, and documentation updates, plus the ability to work in a