Terminal Systems Integration Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

Overview

Job Description

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Leads systems-of-systems integration activities across terminal operational platforms and associated airside and operational systems.
• Defines and manages the overall systems integration architecture for assigned terminal operational technologies and interface environments.
• Develops, maintains, and manages the Interface Control Document (ICD) register for all assigned systems and third-party interfaces.
• Coordinates and validates systems message flows, data exchange requirements, integration protocols, and interoperability frameworks between operational systems.
• Manages interface coordination activities between AODB, FIDS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, PAVA, and adjacent operational platforms including BHS, security systems, A-CDM, and A-SMGCS.
• Leads vendor interface workshops and multidisciplinary technical coordination meetings involving EPC contractors, MSI teams, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, ICT teams, operational representatives, and specialist technology vendors.
• Supports systems integration planning activities including integration sequencing, interface dependency management, operational transition planning, and phased activation strategies.
• Develops and reviews interface test cases, integration validation procedures, and systems interoperability test scenarios.
• Coordinates integrated testing activities including FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, operational validation, and end-to-end interface verification processes.
• Monitors interface risks, systems integration issues, technical dependencies, and operational impacts across programme workstreams.
• Manages systems defects, interface discrepancies, and integration issues through investigation, resolution, retesting, and formal closure processes.
• Ensures systems integration activities comply with programme governance requirements, airport operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable aviation regulations.
• Coordinates with terminal systems engineers, ICT teams, operational technology specialists, airline stakeholders, ORAT workstreams, and airport operational representatives to ensure alignment of integration requirements and operational objectives.
• Reviews contractor deliverables, integration procedures, systems architecture documentation, interface matrices, and technical compliance reports.
• Provides technical guidance and integration support to systems engineers, testing teams, operational stakeholders, and specialist consultants.
• Supports final operational acceptance, phased system activation, and handover activities for all assigned integration workstreams.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in systems integration, operational technologies, airport systems, or complex infrastructure programmes.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems integration and multidisciplinary interface management.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems integration activities within complex airport terminal operational environments.
• Experience coordinating with airport operators, airline stakeholders, EPC contractors, ICT teams, operational workstreams, and IVVQ consultants is required.
• Experience within GCC airport programmes is highly desirable.

What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring

• Strong understanding of message flows, systems architecture, data exchange protocols, and integration sequencing strategies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and defect management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, integration procedures, and systems architecture deliverables.
• Strong understanding of testing & commissioning methodologies, systems assurance processes, and operational readiness requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent integration workstreams within large-scale programme environments.
• Ability to function effectively within multi-organizational delivery environments while maintaining alignment with programme objectives, operational priorities, and governance frameworks.
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