THAAD Field Engineer Sr - Saudi

Job Number 729279BR

Description:

You will be the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Battery Lead for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Team. Our team partners with the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force (RSADF) to operate, maintain, march order, and emplace the THAAD missile defense system across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

What You Will Be Doing

As the CLS Battery Lead you will guide a small crew of 2 5 logistics specialists, serve as the primary liaison to RSADF leadership, and ensure every THAAD component remains mission ready. You'll train alongside U.S. and Saudi personnel, travel to Fort Bliss, TX for pre deployment training, and then spend 2 4 years on site in Saudi Arabia driving daily sustainment and long term upgrade programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the CLS point of contact for RSADF operational leaders, delivering clear status updates on THAAD maintenance.

• Supervising, mentoring, and directing all CLS personnel to meet U.S. Army Material Maintenance Management standards.

• Providing field and sustainment level maintenance support for THABD equipment, including troubleshooting above the Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (EOM) level.

• Coordinating schedule, upgrades, and modifications for the THAAD sustainment program with RSADF and U.S. government representatives.

• Delivering concise oral and written briefings that translate complex technical data into actionable information for RSADF and Lockheed Martin leadership.

• Building trust through open, candid communication with RSADF, U.S. government points of contact, and internal leadership.

• Leading the transition of maintenance responsibilities from CLS driven effort to RSADF led ownership, including hands on training for Saudi maintainers.

• Reporting maintenance status, administrative needs, and any critical events that could impact operations to senior leadership.

• Requesting Engineering Reach Back support for high complexity issues and facilitating daily maintenance coordination meetings with the RSADF commander or designee.

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You thrive in a collaborative, high stakes environment where technical expertise meets cross cultural partnership. This role puts you at the forefront of a world class missile defense system, offering unparalleled exposure to advanced aerospace technology and sovereign partner engagement. You'll lead a tight knit team, influence a multinational sustainment strategy, and develop deep expertise in THAAD logistics and maintenance. If you're a proactive leader who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring diverse talent, and making a tangible impact on global security, this assignment is your chance to do it-all while experiencing life in a vibrant overseas setting with comfortable housing near the battery site. Apply now to lead, innovate, and secure the skies with Lockheed Martin.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance, and an interim clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant experience working as a Field Service Technician (or similar position)

• Previous experience with the THAAD system (or similar system)

• Active U.S. Department of Defense SECRET (or Interim SECRET) Security Clearance

• A valid U.S. Passport with no restrictions on travel

• Willingness to perform these duties in KSA for the total duration of this assignment

• Ability to meet KSA Iqama (residence permit/visa) requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

• Candidate must be able to maintain a good working relationship with the customer

• Candidate may also be required to take a post-offer, pre-employment physical to determine deployability capabilities as defined by the contract

**Candidate must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security + certification within 90 days of start date

Desired Skills:

• Technical engineering degree and / or military background

• Previous experience as a THAAD or Patriot Field Service Technician or Contractor Logistics Support Technician

• Previous experience as a THAAD CLS Team Lead experience

• CompTIA A + Certified

• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification

• Comp TIA Security + Certified

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• Previous experience working with the KSA armed forces

• Previous experience executing maintenance management in a military environment (US Army, foreign military, or similar)

• Basic knowledge of:

- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings/schematics

- Applying fault detection/isolation procedures

- Networks (e.g. LAN, WAN, IP address schemes)

- Unix and Linux

- Electrical/mechanical aptitude

- Hydraulic operations

- Army Supply System

- Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation

- Ability to manage and account for inventory

• Other desired military (MOS) training:

- 14A / 140A / 140E / 14E / 14H / 14T

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Product Support

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First