THAAD Field Engineer - Saudi

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Maintenance Coordinator for the THAAD Missile Defense Team in Saudi Arabia. Our team is responsible for orchestrating all sustainment, repair, and logistics activities for the THAAD system across multiple battery sites, ensuring the system remains mission ready for the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces. As the CLS Maintenance Coordinator you will act as the single point of contact between CLS Battery Leads, subcontractor crews, and the Maintenance & Test Supply Depot (MTSD). You’ll drive day to day sustainment for up to 33 in country personnel, translate customer and product requirements into practical solutions, and keep internal and external stakeholders fully informed of status, risks, and progress. This role is for a collaborative, solutions focused professional who thrives in high stakes, multinational environments. You’ll partner directly with senior defense engineers, government agencies, and Saudi partners, gaining visibility across the entire THAAD sustainment lifecycle. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to lead a skilled team, the excitement of solving complex logistical challenges, and the satisfaction of keeping a critical missile defense system operational. If you’re eager to apply your logistics expertise, drive cross functional coordination, and make a tangible impact on global security, this is the opportunity to showcase your leadership and advance your career with Lockheed Martin.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience working in Field Service and / or Depot Operations (or similar position)
Previous experience with the THAAD system (or similar system)
An 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

Nice To Haves

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field commensurate to assignment and / or equivalent military background
Previous experience as a THAAD or Patriot Field Service Leader, Contractor Logistics Support Leader and / or Depot Maintenance Leader
Demonstrated ability in interpreting technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, interface specifications, and system level requirements
Demonstrated ability in applying troubleshooting and fault detection/isolation methods
Comp TIA Security + Certified
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
Previous experience working with the KSA armed forces
Previous experience executing maintenance management in a military environment (US Army, foreign military, or similar)
Program/Project Management experience with the ability to articulate sophisticated technical and programmatic issues to subordinates, peers, management, and customers
Basic knowledge of: Networks (e.g. LAN, WAN, IP address schemes)
Basic knowledge of: Unix and Linux
Basic knowledge of: Electrical/mechanical aptitude
Basic knowledge of: Hydraulic operations
Basic knowledge of: Army Supply System
Basic knowledge of: Army Sustainment (i.e. Depot Maintenance) concepts/processes
Basic knowledge of: Army Field Maintenance concepts/processes
Other desired military (MOS) training: 14A / 140A / 140E / 14E / 14H / 14T

Responsibilities

Oversee CLS Battery Leads, subcontractor staff, and MTSD personnel throughout all in country maintenance tasks.
Lead the daily task schedule for up to 33 sustainment technicians across every THAAD battery site.
Initiate engineering “reach back” requests to subject matter experts for advanced troubleshooting guidance.
Maintain continuous communication with Lockheed Martin, Missile Defense Agency, and Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces stakeholders (both CONUS and OCONUS) to provide status updates and flag concerns.
Report technician performance, equipment health, and logistics metrics to KSA Field Services Program Management.
Conduct comprehensive sustainment analyses covering concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal phases.
Perform interface studies, timeline and requirement allocation, verification, cost/risk assessments, and supportability reviews as needed.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.