Lead Specialist, Advanced Sensors II
MaadenSaudi Arabia
Posted February 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Maaden is Saudi Arabia's leading mining and metals company, and one of the world's largest by market capitalization. With a diverse portfolio including gold, phosphate, bauxite, copper, and other minerals, Maaden partners with global leaders like Alcoa and Barrick to develop large-scale, cost-competitive assets. The company plays a pivotal role in Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy beyond oil and petrochemicals, while offering employees competitive compensation, career development, and a commitment to sustainability.
Job Description
Maaden is seeking a Lead Specialist, Advanced Sensors II to contribute to the development of the mining industry in Saudi Arabia. The role involves defining and executing advanced sensing and integrated interpretation workflows to accelerate discovery and improve targeting for base metals and critical minerals.
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in Geophysics, Remote Sensing, Geology, Earth Systems, Geospatial Science, or Data Science (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years of relevant experience in mineral exploration technology, geophysics and/or remote sensing
- Proven track record of generating targets that progressed through stage gates (field validation to drill testing) or materially improved targeting performance
- Hands-on experience with contractor-managed surveys and deliverable QA/QC (airborne or satellite, plus at least one geophysical domain)
- Strong background in base metals and/or critical minerals exploration across varied terrains (arid/regolith experience is a plus)
- Leadership, Achievement drive and results orientated, Communication, Developing others, Teamwork & collaboration, Analytical thinking
