Airfield Systems Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation is seeking an Airfield Systems Lead to serve as the technical authority for airfield and airside systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration programme in Riyadh.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert and technical lead for airfield and airside operational systems within the MSI programme
- Lead technical engineering and integration activities for airfield systems including A SMGCS, ALCMS, MLAT/WAM, ATMS, AOS, ATIS, AWOS, MET, ILS, VDGS, PBB, FHS, RTMIS, SNIB, and RVT platforms
- Provide technical leadership for CNS and airfield systems integration activities involving ATC systems, ANSP operational platforms, and airport operational technologies
- Manage technical scope definition, systems specifications, performance requirements, and systems architecture coordination activities
- Lead technical reviews of design submissions, systems engineering deliverables, shop drawings, integration methodologies, and vendor documentation
- Develop and review Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure coordinated integration between airfield systems, ICT infrastructure, terminal systems, operational technologies, and third party platforms
- Define and review FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, operational validation, and commissioning acceptance criteria for assigned systems
- Support the development and execution of systems integration, testing & commissioning, and operational readiness strategies
- Coordinate with airport operators, ANSP stakeholders, ATC teams, EPC contractors, technology vendors, and specialist consultants to resolve technical interface issues and operational integration requirements
- Provide technical oversight for airfield navigation and landing systems including Glidepath, Localizer, and DME installations
- Monitor technical compliance with ICAO standards, GACA regulations, airport operational requirements, cybersecurity policies, and programme governance procedures
- Support systems troubleshooting, technical issue resolution, and integration risk mitigation activities during implementation and operational transition phases
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline
- 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
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Airfield Systems Lead to join our team.
- The Airfield Systems Lead will serve as the technical authority for the engineering, integration, testing, and operational compliance of airfield and airside systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme.
- The position requires extensive experience in airport airside operational systems, aviation technologies, ANSP coordination, and compliance with international aviation standards and regulatory frameworks.
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.
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.
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