Senior GIS Engineer

Overview

Saudi National Only

Grade : 5

Location : Riyadh HQ

Working hours : full time

Advert closing : 29 / 09 / 2025

Responsibilities

• Ability to negotiates contracts; reviews bids and proposals; attends meetings with RSAF, non-RSAF and other agency representatives to share information and coordinate information systems activities.
• Consults in modify enhance, or add modules to current programs; adapts purchased military systems or mapping data to conform to hardware used by the department and to department requirements; consults in the testing of new and revised military systems and mapping data for conformance with specifications; involvement in the writing of technical specifications for military systems and determines mapping data requirement.
• Plans, organizes and directs development and enhancement of the data processing systems of a department; consults with others to assess data processing needs and conducts feasibility studies to identify ways of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data processing services in the department.
• Recommends modifications of departmental procedures, operations, and policies so the department may take best advantage of information systems technology to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversees computer systems operations for the department; identifies and solves complex technical systems problems, including design, production, data communications, LAN administration and operation issues.
• Prepares special maps, drawings, charts, diagrams, presentations and reports related to data processing workflow, status or planning of a project, and any other required reports specified by RSAF directorate using GIS and computer aided software.
• Explore new GIS technologies and equipment for the department; develop and maintain procedure manuals, metadata, specifications, tools, utilities and other continuity documentation to improves the efficiency and effectiveness of database processing.
• Collecting required various mapping data and information from different resources in order to build a geo-database for simulators and mission planning systems or other required systems specified by Aerospace / air force systems directorate.
• Creating and maintaining the structures necessary for GIS data storage; processing, manipulating, analysis, enhancement and converting all types of data to be conformed to military standards and other system requirements.
• Builds visual, radar, and IR and any other specific databases using RSAF DBGS equipment of different aircraft fighters to be used in simulators and mission planning systems or other required systems specified by OPS&PLANS directorate.

Job Requirements

Benefits

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.

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