Typhoon Counter Measure Developer

Grade: 5

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.

Assess and exploit Track While Scan (TWS) vulnerabilities, develop effective platform specific Counter measures (CM) and communicate any recommendations and rationale effectively to the relevant stakeholders.

Provide the RSAF with support and knowledge transfer such that they acquire the skills to independently and indigenously assess and exploit TWS vulnerabilities, develop effective countermeasures and communicate any recommendations and rationale effectively to the relevant stakeholders.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Assess TWS reports and analyse CMs.

• Design platform specific Coordinated countermeasures (CCM), consisting of electronic counter Measures (ECM), expendables and manoeuvres.

• Generation of the platform specific Countermeasure Handbook and Countermeasure Tactics Report descriptions and rationale for all countermeasures and their associated tactic.

• Supporting Operations team when necessary to communicate Tactic & CM rationale with the relevant stakeholders.

• Trials planning.

• Processing and analysis of trials and exercise data.

• Develop and maintain processes and procedures.

• Reporting for all operational and technical aspects.

• RSAF Threat Vulnerability Assessment and Countermeasures Development (TVACD) Section Lead.

• Line manager responsibility for reporting staff, including but not limited (assumes there is a leadership aspect to this role).

• Day to day team leadership and direction.

• Team development Personal Development Plans.

• SHE leadership and leading by example.

• Day to day team management to maximise utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency of the team for personnel issues.

• Prime Contractor Management in KSA.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications with Windows and Internet search.

• Experience in Operational Countermeasure development.

• Proficiency in English language.

• Demonstrate an existing SCE registration or the ability to attain one.

Desirable

• Chartered status.

• Qualified Trainer.

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.