Airport Systems Engineer
Role Overview
Lead and support planning, design, specification, procurement support, integration, testing, and handover for aircraft-stand equipment and associated airport systems.
Systems include PCA, 400 Hz GPU, VDGS, and PBB, with interfaces to stand planning, terminal buildings, utilities, ICT, controls, and airport operations.
Deliver technically robust, safe, maintainable, and energy-efficient solutions throughout the project lifecycle using quality procedures, systems-engineering principles, and responsible AI-assisted workflows.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Lead and support planning, design, specification, procurement support, integration, testing, and handover for aircraft-stand equipment and associated airport systems.
Systems include PCA, 400 Hz GPU, VDGS, and PBB, with interfaces to stand planning, terminal buildings, utilities, ICT, controls, and airport operations.
Deliver technically robust, safe, maintainable, and energy-efficient solutions throughout the project lifecycle using quality procedures, systems-engineering principles, and responsible AI-assisted workflows.
Key responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, and specification of airport stand equipment and fixed ground-service systems.
- Develop system layouts, calculations, technical reports, specifications, and tender documentation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and operational teams.
- Ensure compliance with ICAO, IATA, airport standards, and industry best practices.
- Support technical evaluations, supplier engagement, procurement, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Advance digital engineering, BIM coordination, simulation tools, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
- Manage technical quality, design risks, stakeholder coordination, and programme commitments.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 12+ years of experience, including significant exposure to airport special systems and aircraft stand equipment.
- Proven delivery of PCA, 400 Hz GPU, VDGS, and PBB systems on major airport developments.
- Strong knowledge of airport operations, aircraft stand planning, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
- Experience with technical specifications, tender evaluations, supplier management, testing, and commissioning.
- Familiarity with relevant ICAO, IATA, EN, SAE, and ISO standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Revit, Navisworks, AviPLAN, or AutoTURN experience is an advantage.
About Artelia
Artelia is an international engineering, consulting, and project-management group delivering projects across infrastructure, buildings, mobility, water, and energy.
The Middle East team is described as multicultural and growing, with opportunities for ownership and impact.
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