Senior Technical Specialist (STS) - General Systems & Support

Senior Technical Specialist (STS) – General Systems and Support

Salary : Competitive

Grade : 5

Location : Taif, 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 Senior Technical Specialist – General Systems and Support plays a crucial role in delivering technical expertise and support within the Aircraft Systems and Support function. This role is responsible for overseeing the technical management of general systems, including Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and other support products, ensuring adherence to airworthiness standards and regulatory requirements. The position involves providing specialist support, troubleshooting, and system analysis to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Typhoon aircraft fleet, ensuring that RSAF’s operational and maintenance objectives are met.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Expertise and Support

• Provide expert technical support for the operation and maintenance of aircraft General Systems and Support equipment, including AGE, powered vehicles, training rigs, test equipment, and special-to-type support equipment.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in General Systems, providing guidance and technical advice to the team, RSAF, and In-Kingdom Industrial Partners (IKIP).
• Resolve technical issues by analysing system failures, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to enhance system reliability and performance.

Technical Request Management

System Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Training & Development

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance and Process Improvement

Safety and Risk Management

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

Desirable

RECRUITMENT

Essential

Desirable

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.

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