Airfield Systems Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Serves as the subject matter expert and technical lead for airfield and airside operational systems within the MSI programme.
• Leads technical engineering and integration activities associated with airfield systems including A-SMGCS (OneControl), ALCMS, MLAT/WAM, ATMS, AOS, ATIS, AWOS, MET, ILS, VDGS, PBB, FHS, RTMIS, SNIB, and RVT platforms.
• Provides technical leadership for CNS and airfield systems integration activities involving ATC systems, ANSP operational platforms, and airport operational technologies.
• 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 airfield systems, ICT infrastructure, terminal systems, operational technologies, and third-party platforms.
• Defines and reviews FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, operational validation, and commissioning acceptance criteria for assigned systems.
• Supports the development and execution of systems integration, testing & commissioning, and operational readiness strategies.
• Coordinates with airport operators, ANSP stakeholders, ATC teams, EPC contractors, technology vendors, and specialist consultants to resolve technical interface issues and operational integration requirements.
• Provides technical oversight for airfield navigation and landing systems including Glidepath, Localizer, and DME installations.
• Monitors technical compliance with ICAO standards, GACA regulations, airport operational requirements, cybersecurity policies, and programme governance procedures.
• Supports systems troubleshooting, technical issue resolution, and integration risk mitigation activities during implementation and operational transition phases.
• Reviews contractor technical submissions, systems calculations, integration reports, testing documentation, and compliance assessments.
• Supports programme controls and integration teams in monitoring technical milestones, interface dependencies, and delivery sequencing requirements.

• What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• 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.
• Strong 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 is required.

• What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Extensive knowledge of airport operational technologies including A-SMGCS, navigation systems, meteorological systems, and airfield operational platforms.
• Ability to review and interpret complex engineering documentation, systems specifications, and integration architecture deliverables.
• Strong 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, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong understanding of testing & commissioning methodologies, operational validation processes, and systems assurance requirements.