In fast-changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. For over 40 years, Thales has been present in Saudi Arabia, with more than 600 employees, and is experiencing rapid growth. The company delivers signaling, control, and train protection systems for the North-South Railway (NSR), the longest system of its kind in the world, along with in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, and air traffic management solutions. Thales is committed to securing the country’s critical infrastructure through electronic security solutions for electronic payment systems, and has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defense, as well as communication and optronic systems for the Army, Saudi Arabia National Guards, and the Air Force.
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Main Tasks:
- Support the Maintenance & Technical Support Depot (MTSD) team by advising and assisting in all specialty aspects.
- Monitor and analyze factors affecting operational availability and system performance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluate the performance of Mobile Integrated Defense systems, including data handling and communication equipment.
- Monitor Built-In Test equipment/software, analyze results, and recommend improvements.
- Perform intermediate level maintenance and diagnostics, ensuring operational readiness of the Mobile Integrated Defense system.
- Offer support to Mobile Maintenance Team functions, traveling to remote sites for software maintenance, troubleshooting, and On-the-Job Training (OJT).
- Communicate with Contractor Experts in Europe to resolve malfunctions when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Weapon Technology.
- Specialized training and certification in weapon systems and associated equipment.
- Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French and Arabic is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of weapon systems and associated communication equipment, including installation, testing, integration, upgrades, and modifications.
- In-depth technical knowledge of weapon systems, including various associated equipment and subsystems.
- Experience in a multicultural, multi-disciplinary environment with customer interactions.
- Good understanding of wider contractor support services.
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