Terminal Systems Lead - (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

Job Description

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.
• 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, airline stakeholders, ICT teams, EPC contractors, technology vendors, ORAT workstreams, and specialist consultants to resolve technical interface issues and operational integration requirements.
• Ensures terminal systems align with passenger journey requirements, airport operational procedures, airline operational needs, and the overall airport operating model.
• Monitors technical compliance with IATA standards, 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.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to systems engineers, integration teams, testing personnel, and specialist consultants.
• Acts as the primary technical authority across vendor engagements, systems integrator coordination activities, and multidisciplinary interface discussions.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• 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.
• Strong experience in systems engineering, design review, interface management, testing & commissioning, and technical integration assurance activities.
• GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.
• Must possess strong technical coordination and stakeholder communication capabilities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Comprehensive knowledge of airport terminal systems, passenger processing technologies, and aviation operational environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, systems integration methodologies, and interface management processes.
• Strong 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.
• 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, airlines, and regulatory authorities.