Parsons
TerminalTesting&CommissioningLead(AIRPORTS/AVIATION)
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“Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION) at Parsons. Skills: Terminal testing, Commissioning, Systems integration, Operational validation. Lead testing and commissioning strategy. Plan testing and commissioning activities”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Defect management; 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 testing & commissioning, systems integration, airport operational systems, or complex aviation infrastructure programmes, Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities, Demonstrated experience leading testing and commissioning activities within live airport terminal operational environments, Experience managing FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, operational trials, and integrated systems testing activities for airport terminal systems, Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, ICT teams, airport operators, and specialist systems vendors, Understanding of airport operational standards, operational readiness requirements, and passenger terminal operational environments, Technical coordination capabilities, Stakeholder management capabilities, Operational communication capabilities
Nice to Have
GCC airport programme experience, Understanding of testing & commissioning methodologies, Understanding of systems validation processes, Understanding of operational readiness requirements, Analytical capabilities, Troubleshooting capabilities, Defect management capabilities, Technical problem-solving capabilities, Excellent communication skills, Excellent reporting skills, Excellent facilitation skills, Excellent stakeholder coordination skills, Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, Ability to review and interpret commissioning procedures, Ability to review and interpret test scripts, Ability to review and interpret systems validation deliverables, Ability to manage multiple concurrent testing and commissioning workstreams, Ability to function effectively within multi-organizational delivery environments
What You'll Do.
Lead testing and commissioning strategy
Plan testing and commissioning activities
Coordinate testing and commissioning activities
Manage operational trials
Manage phased activation activities
Oversee testing for AODB
Develop testing & commissioning procedures
Review testing & commissioning procedures
Approve testing & commissioning procedures
Develop operational validation plans
Review operational validation plans
Approve operational validation plans
Develop commissioning methodologies
Review commissioning methodologies
Approve commissioning methodologies
Coordinate multidisciplinary testing activities
Ensure systems testing compliance
Coordinate operational readiness testing
Support ORAT milestones
Support operational transition planning
Support phased go-live requirements
Monitor testing progress
Monitor commissioning milestones
Monitor defect resolution activities
Monitor operational acceptance readiness
Support operational demonstrations
Support technical audits
Support stakeholder acceptance activities
Support airport readiness reviews
Coordinate with airport operators
Coordinate with airline community stakeholders
Coordinate with KSIA Operations teams
Coordinate with ICT workstreams
Coordinate with operational representatives
Facilitate resolution of technical issues
Facilitate resolution of operational constraints
Facilitate resolution of integration conflicts
Facilitate resolution of commissioning risks
Support systems integration teams
Coordinate interface testing activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary testing activities; EPC contractors; IVVQ consultants; Airline stakeholders; Airport operators; ICT teams; Operational representatives; Specialist vendors; Airport operators; Airline community stakeholders; KSIA Operations teams; ICT workstreams; Operational representatives; Systems integration teams; Operational technologies; Airline platforms; BHS; Security systems; ICT infrastructure
Communication Scope
Operational 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 Testing & Commissioning Lead to join our team. The Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution, and operational validation of testing and commissioning activities associated with complex terminal operational systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme. The position requires strong expertise in airport systems testing, operational validation, systems integration, and commissioning management within live aviation and terminal operational environments. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Leads the overall testing and commissioning strategy for terminal operational systems within the MSI programme. * Plans, coordinates, and manages FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities for assigned terminal systems packages. * Oversees testing and commissioning activities associated with AODB, FIDS, FIDS-DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms. * Develops, reviews, and approves testing & commissioning procedures, operational validation plans, test scripts, acceptance criteria, and commissioning methodologies. * Coordinates multidisciplinary testing activities involving EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, airport operators, ICT teams, operational representatives, and specialist vendors. * Ensures all systems testing activities are executed in compliance with airport operational standards, programme governance procedures, cy
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