Airfield Systems Integration Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Leads the integration, interface management, systems assurance, testing coordination, and operational readiness activities associated with the Airfield / Airside systems scope within a major airport systems integration programme.
• Manages design reviews, technical compliance assessments, interface coordination activities, and systems integration planning across all assigned airfield systems packages.
• Coordinates integration activities, interface management, testing readiness, assurance activitiesss, and operational acceptance support for airfield operational systems including A-SMGCS, ALCMS, ATMS, AOS, AWOS/MET, ATIS, ILS, VDGS, PBB, FHS, RTMIS, SNIB, RVT, AICS, TVAO, and associated operational interfaces.
• Coordinates Interface Control Document (ICD) development and interface management activities between airfield systems, terminal systems, operational technologies, ICT infrastructure, and third-party platforms.
• Maintains interface registers, action trackers, issue logs, and interface closure records to support integration governance and programme reporting activities.
• Manages coordination with ANSP stakeholders, ATC operations teams, aviation authorities, EPC contractors, technology vendors, and specialist consultants to ensure alignment of programme delivery activities.
• Monitors systems integration dependencies, interface risks, operational constraints, and programme sequencing activities associated with airfield operations.
• Maintains oversight of integration-related risks, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies that may impact testing activities, operational readiness, and stakeholder acceptance.
• Supports the planning, coordination, and readiness assessment of integrated testing activities including FAT, SAT,SIT, operational trials, stakeholder demonstrations and phased activation activities.
• Facilitates resolution of technical, operational, interface, and vendor coordination issues impacting systems delivery or operational readiness.
• Supports the preparation of integration dashboards, readiness metrics, interface status reporting, and executive-level integration reporting.
• Supports risk management activities by identifying integration risks, operational impacts, and mitigation measures associated with airfield systems implementation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 18 years of professional experience in airport systems delivery, aviation infrastructure, operational technologies, or complex systems integration programmes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving airfield systems, operational technologies, or airport systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience working within complex multi-stakeholder environments, involving aviation authorities, ANSPs, consultants, contractors, and technology providers.
• Experience supporting the delivery of operational systems through design, integration, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and activation phases.
• Strong understanding of airport operational systems, ICT infrastructure, operational technology platforms, and associated system interfaces.
• Experience managing specialist airport systems vendors and multidisciplinary contractor interfaces is essential.
• GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.
• Must possess strong client-facing communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of airport airfield systems, operational technologies, and integrated aviation environments.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within complex programme delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of aviation operational standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, integration procedures, and systems architecture deliverables.
• Ability to function effectively within large-scale multi-organizational programme environments