THAAD Field Engineer Sr - Saudi

Description You will be the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Battery Lead for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Team. The 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 Guide a small crew of 2–5 logistics specialists, serving as the primary liaison to RSADF leadership. Ensure every THAAD component remains mission ready and 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. Act as the CLS point of contact for RSADF operational leaders, delivering clear status updates on THAAD maintenance. Supervise, mentor, and direct all CLS personnel to meet U.S. Army Material Maintenance Management standards. Provide field and sustainment‑level maintenance support for THAAD equipment, including troubleshooting above the Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (EOM) level. Coordinate schedule, upgrades, and modifications for the THAAD sustainment program with RSADF and U.S. government representatives. Deliver concise oral and written briefings that translate complex technical data into actionable information for RSADF and Lockheed Martin leadership. Build trust through open, candid communication with RSADF, U.S. government points of contact, and internal leadership. Lead the transition of maintenance responsibilities from CLS‑driven effort to RSADF‑led ownership, including hands‑on training for Saudi maintainers. Report maintenance status, administrative needs, and any critical events that could impact operations to senior leadership. Request Engineering Reach‑Back support for high‑complexity issues and facilitate daily maintenance coordination meetings with the RSADF commander or designee. 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. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the customer. May be required to take a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical to determine deployability capabilities. Candidate must 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. CompTIA A+ Certified. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification. CompTIA Security+ Certified. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Experience working with the KSA armed forces. 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 (LAN, WAN, IP address schemes). Unix and Linux. Electrical and mechanical aptitude. Hydraulic operations. Army Supply System. Appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation. Managing and accounting for inventory. Other desired military MOS training: 14A/140A/140E/14E/14H/14T. Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance; the selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a SECRET clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Additional Information Experience Level: Experienced Professional. Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL. Relocation Available: Possible. Career Area: Product Support. Type: Full‑Time. Shift: First. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin