Avionics Specialist at BAE Systems

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Avionics Maintenance, Aircraft Engineering, Technical Analysis, Maintainability Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Failure Mode Analysis, Technical Writing, Project Coordination, Design Review, Airworthiness Management, RSAF Procedures

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Avionics Specialist Grade: GG12 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships. The Tornado Avionics Specialist is responsible to the Director of Aircraft Maintenance, through the Tornado and Training Aircraft Manager to provide impartial maintenance and engineering advice on all matters pertaining to Tornado avionics systems and equipment. They are also responsible for co-ordinating and staffing Tornado avionics maintenance and engineering issues within the Directorate. They will provide a primary point of contact in KSA for HQRSAF, RSAF Bases, MODSAP and BAE Systems in respect of Tornado avionics programmes, proposals and in-service support issues. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Investigate, propose and co-ordinate solutions to overcome airworthiness or ground safety problems highlighted by Base Safety reports, faxes or signals. Perform analysis of avionics systems. Review, evaluate and progress technical submissions, Costed Proposals and Statements of Work on all Tornado avionics systems. Draft and co-ordinate Directorate responses to Prime Contractor originated ECP's and TCTO's. Draft, review and co-ordinate RSAF generated TCTO's relevant to Tornado avionics systems. Prepare Statement of Requirements for the design and performance of avionics systems and equipment. Participate in research, development and implementation of programs to improve safety, reliability and maintainability of avionics systems, subsystems and components. Monitor test programs associated with avionics systems and equipment. Evaluate test data to identify problems and/or to verify performance. Prepare RSAF staff correspondence (reports, letters, presentations etc.) to applicable organisations, internal or external to the RSAF, on Tornado avionics systems issues. Accompany and support RSAF officers at briefings and meetings. Participate in avionics system requirement reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, integration readiness reviews and system acceptance reviews. Research problems discovered in service and developing solutions. Work with other maintenance and engineering disciplines and management team to collectively meet requirements. Coordinate with project work teams to ensure adherence to policies, achievement of quality targets and delivery on schedule milestones. Review and recommend RSAF authorisations of maintenance and engineering modifications. Progress approval of improvement initiatives through external design organisations and technical authorities. Perform studies and participate in research, development and implementation of programs to improve safety, reliability and maintainability. Support RSAF officers at meetings and participate in design and programme management reviews. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION Essential Qualified to Degree level or equivalent (HND/HNC) in Electronics Engineering or related field. Extensive experience in the field of systems engineering, maintenance and management of civil and/or military aircraft and equipment. A good all-round awareness and knowledge of Tornado aircraft and avionics systems. Detailed knowledge of maintenance management, statistical, analytical and presentation techniques. Fully conversant with the concepts of maintainability, reliability, system diagnosis and failure modes, design procedure and industrial processes. Experience and knowledge of RSAF practices and procedures gained through involvement, preferably at Base Level, within SBDCP Programmes. Desirable Master's Degree or higher and Chartered Engineer status. EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. 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 travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities BAE Systems At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.

Responsibilities

Provide impartial maintenance and engineering advice on Tornado avionics systems and equipment to the RSAF. Coordinate technical solutions for airworthiness and safety problems while managing technical submissions and design reviews.