Electromechanical Specialist

(Saudi National Only)                                                

Grade: G5

Location: Riyadh

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 21/04/2026

Responsibilities

·         Create original designs for changes to existing systems to improve reliability,

maintainability or performance. Perform integration, test and instructional tasks.

·         Perform studies and participate in research, development and implementation of

programmes to improve safety, reliability and maintainability. Evaluate and perform

cost benefit analysis of improvement initiatives.

·         Recommend improvement/upgrade programs for RSAF aircraft and simulator

electro-mechanical systems and support equipment. Review and recommend RSAF

authorizations of engineering modifications. Progress approval of improvement

initiatives through external design organisations and technical authorities.

·         Investigate aircraft and simulator electro-mechanical related problems affecting fleet

performance and devise innovative solutions. Monitor test programs and evaluate

test data to identify problems and/or to verify performance.

·         Participate in accident investigations. Evaluate and provide recommendations on

major defect and aircraft/simulator incident reports.

·         Develop system testing procedures and documentation to verify performance to

·         specification requirements. Participate in the acceptance test of aircraft and

simulator equipment.

·          Prepare staff correspondence to organisations internal and external to the RSAF.

·         Support RSAF officers at meetings and participate in design and programme

management reviews.

Job Requirements:

·         Engineering Degree BEng (Hons) or Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Electromechanical

 Electrical / Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

experience.

·         Master’s Degree or higher and Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

·         A minimum of 1 O years of experience in the field of aircraft and/or simulator electromechanical

·         engineering and/or maintenance, including design, development,

·         integration and test of civil and/or military aircraft and simulators.

Essential:

·         Experience in senior engineering management with a thorough knowledge of

engineering processes.

·         A working knowledge of international regulation and policy for military and civil

aviation as well as International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

·         Good written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

·         Strong leadership qualities with proven interpersonal and team working skills.

·         Computer literate and an experienced user of the Microsoft Office suite of programs

·         (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

·         Desirable:

·         Knowledge of aviation quality systems, airworthiness, simulation engineering,

aircraft control systems, aircraft avionic systems, design engineering,

manufacturing, project/programme management, systems engineering, test

engineering and systems integration.

·         A good all round awareness of RSAF processes and procedures.

·         A good all round awareness of RSAF programmes, Suppliers, Government to

Government Standard Agencies, International Standards Agencies and

academic/research establishments.

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 leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

 BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

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