Staff Field Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Staff Field Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead engineering support for TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars, ensuring optimal performance and documentation. They will interact with customers, manage supplies, and thrive in a military environment. Candidates should have proficiency in radar system analysis, strong communication skills in both Arabic and English, and experience in leadership. The role supports a 40-hour onsite workweek with possible flexible schedules.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and customer interface.
• Proficiency in radar system failure analysis and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical skills for test data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers.
• Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting of radar systems.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Interface

Radar System Failure Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills in Arabic and English

Basic Hand Tools and Test Equipment

Supply Chain Management

Microsoft Applications

UNIX Operating Systems

Network Fundamentals

Military Protocols

Job description

Staff Field Engineer

Permanent

Engineering

Riyadh

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Field Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide field engineering support for the TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars. While in Saudi Arabia, the field engineer will report to the designated in-country Customer Radar Maintenance Officer-In-Charge (OIC), who will provide direction regarding radar site visits, work to be performed, and work-related priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Customer Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external customers, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships.
• Radar System Support: Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting of L-Band radars, specifically the TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar systems. The TPS-77 is a transportable L-band radar system used for air defence, known for its phased-array antenna and pulse compression techniques.
• Test Data Analysis: Analyse test data to identify issues and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal radar performance.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed reports, documentation, and redlines to support maintenance and operational activities.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize basic hand tools and test equipment effectively to perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversee the procurement and management of spare parts and equipment necessary for radar maintenance.
• Software Proficiency: Employ Microsoft application tools and UNIX operating systems, including associated commands, to support radar operations.
• Networking Fundamentals: Apply knowledge of network fundamentals to ensure reliable radar system communications.
• Military Protocols: Operate effectively within a military chain of command, adhering to established protocols and procedures.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and customer interface.
• Proficiency in radar system failure analysis and troubleshooting, with specific experience in L-Band radars.
• Strong analytical skills for test data analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English, including strong technical writing abilities.
• Experience with basic hand tools, test equipment, and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and UNIX operating systems.
• Understanding of network fundamentals.
• Experience working within a military chain of command.

Desired Skills

• Experience conducting informal training (On-the-Job Training).
• International travel experience.
• Experience working or living in the Middle East region.
• Electro-mechanical skills.

Work Schedule

This position requires full-time onsite work at a designated Lockheed Martin facility, following a standard 40-hour workweek. Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day workweek, while others may be condensed, providing employees with additional time away from the office in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology with over 100,000 staff globally. We are engineering a better tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

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