**Description** **SAIC** is seeking a **Subject Matter Expert in Link 16** in **Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.** _This position supports the_ _Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and is contingent upon award news in Dec 2025._ **Job Duties:** + Provide technical expertise and support in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Link 16 systems, with a strong emphasis on MIDS/JTRS, LVT 1, and LVT 2 hardware. + Thorough understanding of Link 16 network creation, including all components necessary to create a Link 16 network. + Understanding of how to create, read, and interpret OPTASK LINKs, Network Design Documents, and Initialization Data Load Files. + Conducts thorough analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues related to Link 16 systems, including hardware, software, and network configurations. + Develops and implement effective strategies for system optimization, performance improvement, and risk mitigation. + Performs system testing and evaluation to ensure compliance with established standards, protocols, and security requirements. + Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and operational procedures. + Collaborates with JITC for certification and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to standards and guidelines. **Qualifications** **Required:** + Three+ (3) years experience supporting C4I Tactical Data Link systems such as Link-11, Link-16, and Link-22. + Experience working OCONUS in security cooperation efforts or for foreign customers (i.e., not for US military bases or USG facilities). + Bachelor's degree in a Technical field such as Engineering, Science or a related field of study from an accredited college or university. + US Citizenship + US SECRET security clearance, or verification of the ability to get one. **Desired:** + Three+ (3) years experience with NAVWAR prime mission products. + Experience interacting with USG and foreign senior military/government officials. + Completion of DISAM SCM courses such as SCM-C. + DISAM International Affairs Certification Level 1 or above. Experience working in austere locations (e.g., Middle Eastern nations) in security cooperation/assistance efforts or for foreign customers (i.e., not for US military bases or USG facilities.) REQNUMBER: 2508944 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability