Senior Systems Engineer Avionics System📣 إعلان

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems serves as the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under Government-to-Government arrangements, providing essential equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. This includes the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and the training of RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, focusing on Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capability through the growth of Saudi National Partner Companies, thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Role of Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics System to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves providing functional assistance and support to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Engineering Authority (EA) Section Manager, with a primary focus on developing and exploiting the RSAF EA capability. The job holder will maintain constant daily contact with RSAF officers within the Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering (DoAE), offering support for Avionic Systems integration and engineering issues across Typhoon, Tornado, and Hawk aircraft platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain professional awareness of BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Engineering Regulatory Frameworks and best practices, sharing this knowledge with the RSAF Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering.
• Stay informed on UK (MoD) Regulatory Frameworks and practices, and disseminate this information to the RSAF DoAE.
• Support the RSAF EA in developing an indigenous capability for systems engineering, specifically concerning Avionic changes and integration.
• Provide assistance in the definition, planning, and review of qualification and certification activities for the RSAF EA, supporting RSAF aircraft clearance and service modifications (limited to UK sourced platforms).
• Offer guidance and assistance to the RSAF EA in developing Hazard analysis and Safety Cases prior to undertaking any activity.
• Assist the RSAF EA with identifying and developing supporting evidence required for aircraft clearances and/or system changes.
• Support the RSAF EA with system safety-related incidents/accidents investigations, evaluating defect and incident reports for BAE Systems platforms, and providing recommendations.
• Maintain working relationships with other RSAF Directorates, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia deployed engineering resources at RSAF bases, platform project teams, MODSAP, and functional/networking links to BAE Systems Business Units.
• Support and assist the RSAF in generating system integration plans and procedures for changes to existing systems to improve safety, reliability, maintainability, or performance.
• Provide support and assistance in reviewing industry trials/integration plans for suitability and acceptance before recommending to the RSAF DoEA engineering signatory.
• Assist in the development of system trials, integration, and testing procedures and documentation to verify performance to specification requirements.
• Assist in the acceptance testing of aircraft general systems and equipment modifications/upgrades.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level education in Aeronautical Engineering or Electronics.
• Extensive proven aircraft avionic experience within an aircraft engineering organisation.
• Professional knowledge of aircraft systems certification requirements and regulations.
• Proven experience in trials and integration activities, ideally within a military environment.
• Proven experience in liaison with aircraft and equipment Engineering and Design Authorities/Organisations.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Drawing sets.
• Experience with aircraft and support equipment programmes.
• Experience in several of the following areas: Aviation quality systems, airworthiness, aircraft safety management, design engineering, manufacturing, project/programme management.
• Awareness of aircraft engines and ancillary equipment and their relationship to other aircraft systems.
• Experience in change management.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organisational levels, applying varied methodologies clearly and establishing dependable relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Proven communication and team working skills.
• Ability to promote a culture of continuous development and improvement.
• Ability to facilitate, mediate, and influence in diverse military and civilian cultures.
• Working knowledge of BAE Systems aircraft (Typhoon/Tornado/Hawk) platforms and Avionics systems.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of BAE Systems supplied AGE (Typhoon/Tornado/Hawk) systems.
• Proven experience working within an Engineering Authority.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing software (*, AUTOCAD, CATIA).

Work Environment and Compensation

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires flexibility and adaptability to support all bases within the Kingdom, RSAF HQ, and any location within or outside the Kingdom as directed by BAE Systems line management or the RSAF Director of Aeronautical Engineering. A competitive salary will be offered for this position.