Parsons
Aviation
AirfieldSystemsLead(AIRPORTS/AVIATION)
“Airfield Systems Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION) at Parsons. Skills: Airfield systems, Airport operations, Systems integration, Aviation technology. Serve as subject matter expert and technical lead. Lead technical engineering and integration activities for airfield”
Industry & Context.
Analytical capabilities; Troubleshooting capabilities; Technical problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline, Minimum 15 years of professional experience in aviation systems engineering, airport operational technologies, CNS systems, or complex systems integration programmes, Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving airfield systems integration and operational aviation technologies, Demonstrated experience with airport CNS systems, airfield operational technologies, and ATC/ANSP integration environments, Experience in systems engineering, design review, interface management, testing & commissioning, and technical integration assurance activities, Experience coordinating with ANSP stakeholders, ATC operations teams, airport authorities, and specialist aviation systems vendors, Knowledge of ICAO standards, GACA regulations, and aviation operational compliance requirements, Must possess technical coordination and stakeholder communication capabilities
Nice to Have
GCC airport programme experience
What You'll Do.
Serve as subject matter expert and technical lead
Lead technical engineering and integration activities for airfield
Provide technical leadership for CNS and airfield systems
Manage technical scope definition
systems specifications
Coordinate systems architecture activities
Lead technical reviews of design submissions
Review systems engineering deliverables
Review integration methodologies
Review vendor documentation
Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Review Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
integrated systems testing
operational validation
Support development and execution of systems integration strategies
Support testing & commissioning strategies
Support operational readiness strategies
Coordinate with airport operators
Resolve technical interface issues
Resolve operational integration requirements
Provide technical oversight for airfield navigation and landing
Monitor technical compliance with ICAO standards
Monitor compliance with GACA regulations
Monitor compliance with airport operational requirements
Monitor compliance with cybersecurity policies
Monitor compliance with programme governance procedures
Support systems troubleshooting
Support technical issue resolution
Support integration risk mitigation activities
Review contractor technical submissions
Review systems calculations
Review integration reports
Review testing documentation
Review compliance assessments
Support programme controls teams
Support integration teams
Monitor technical milestones
Monitor interface dependencies
Monitor delivery sequencing requirements
Participate in technical workshops
Participate in design coordination meetings
Participate in systems assurance reviews
Participate in operational readiness forums
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Airport operators; ANSP stakeholders; ATC teams; EPC contractors; Technology vendors; Specialist consultants; Multidisciplinary teams; Multi-organizational teams
Communication Scope
Technical presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Programme governance
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