Parsons
Aviation
TerminalSystemsLead
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“Terminal Systems Lead at Parsons. Skills: Terminal systems, Systems integration, Aviation technologies. Serve as subject matter expert for terminal operational. Lead technical engineering activities for terminal systems”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Technical problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline, Minimum 15 years of professional experience in airport systems engineering, operational technologies, aviation systems integration, or complex infrastructure programmes, Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems integration and operational aviation technologies, Demonstrated experience with airport terminal systems, passenger processing technologies, and operational integration environments, Experience in systems engineering, design review, interface management, testing & commissioning, and technical integration assurance activities, Must possess technical coordination and stakeholder communication capabilities
Nice to Have
GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable, Comprehensive knowledge of airport terminal systems, passenger processing technologies, and aviation operational environments, Understanding of systems engineering principles, systems integration methodologies, and interface management processes, Understanding of passenger journey integration, airport operational workflows, and airline operational interfaces, Ability to review and interpret complex engineering documentation, systems specifications, and integration architecture deliverables, Analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving capabilities, Excellent coordination, communication, and technical presentation skills, Ability to manage complex technical interfaces involving operational stakeholders, contractors, vendors, airlines, and regulatory authorities, Understanding of testing & commissioning methodologies, operational validation processes, and systems assurance requirements, Ability to function effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-organizational programme delivery environments
What You'll Do.
Serve as subject matter expert for terminal operational
Lead technical engineering activities for terminal systems
Lead integration activities for terminal systems
Provide technical leadership for integration activities
Manage technical scope definition
Manage systems specifications
Manage performance requirements
Manage systems architecture coordination
Lead technical reviews of design submissions
Lead reviews of systems engineering deliverables
Lead reviews of shop drawings
Lead reviews of integration methodologies
Lead reviews of vendor documentation
Develop Interface Control Documents
Review Interface Control Documents
Define FAT acceptance criteria
Define SAT acceptance criteria
Define integrated systems testing acceptance criteria
Define operational validation acceptance criteria
Define commissioning acceptance criteria
Support development of systems integration strategies
Support execution of systems integration strategies
Support development of testing & commissioning strategies
Support execution of testing & commissioning strategies
Support development of operational readiness strategies
Support execution of operational readiness strategies
Coordinate with airport operators
Coordinate with airline stakeholders
Coordinate with ICT teams
Coordinate with EPC contractors
Coordinate with technology vendors
Coordinate with ORAT workstreams
Coordinate with specialist consultants
Resolve technical interface issues
Resolve operational integration requirements
Ensure terminal systems align with passenger journey requirements
Ensure terminal systems align with airport operational procedures
Ensure terminal systems align with airline operational needs
Ensure terminal systems align with airport operating model
Monitor technical compliance with IATA standards
Monitor technical compliance with airport operational requirements
Monitor technical compliance with cybersecurity policies
Monitor technical compliance with programme governance procedures
Support systems troubleshooting
Support technical issue resolution
Support integration risk mitigation
Provide technical guidance to systems engineers
Provide technical guidance to integration teams
Provide technical guidance to testing personnel
Provide technical guidance to specialist consultants
Provide mentoring to systems engineers
Provide mentoring to integration teams
Provide mentoring to testing personnel
Provide mentoring to specialist consultants
Act as primary technical authority across vendor engagements
Act as primary technical authority for systems integrator
Act as primary technical authority for multidisciplinary interface
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary teams; Multi-organizational programmes
Communication Scope
Technical presentations; Stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Programme management
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Terminal Systems Lead to join our team. The Terminal Systems Lead will serve as the technical authority for the engineering, integration, testing, and operational compliance of terminal operational systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme. The position requires extensive experience in airport terminal operational systems, aviation technologies, passenger journey integration, and compliance with international aviation standards and airport operating requirements. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Serves as the subject matter expert and technical lead for terminal operational systems within the MSI programme. * Leads technical engineering and integration activities associated with terminal systems including AODB, FIDS, FIDS-DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms. * Provides technical leadership for terminal systems integration activities involving passenger processing systems, operational technologies, airline interfaces, and airport operational platforms. * Manages technical scope definition, systems specifications, performance requirements, and systems architecture coordination activities. * Leads technical reviews of design submissions, systems engineering deliverables, shop drawings, integration methodologies, and vendor documentation. * Develops and reviews Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure coordinated integration between terminal systems, ICT infrastructure, operational technologies, airline systems, and third-party platforms. * Define
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