Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)
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About the Role
Parsons seeks a Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead to lead planning, coordination, execution, and operational validation of testing and commissioning activities for terminal operational systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration programme.
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Responsibilities
- Lead overall testing and commissioning strategy for terminal operational systems within the MSI programme
- Plan, coordinate, and manage FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities for assigned terminal systems packages
- Oversee testing and commissioning activities associated with AODB, FIDS, FIDS DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms
- Develop, review, and approve testing & commissioning procedures, operational validation plans, test scripts, acceptance criteria, and commissioning methodologies
- Coordinate multidisciplinary testing activities involving EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, airport operators, ICT teams, operational representatives, and specialist vendors
- Ensure all systems testing activities are executed in compliance with airport operational standards, programme governance procedures, cybersecurity requirements, and operational continuity constraints
- Coordinate operational readiness testing activities and support ORAT milestones, operational transition planning, and phased go live requirements
- Monitor testing progress, commissioning milestones, defect resolution activities, and operational acceptance readiness across all assigned terminal systems
- Support operational demonstrations, technical audits, stakeholder acceptance activities, and airport readiness reviews associated with terminal operational systems
- Coordinate with airport operators, airline community stakeholders, KSIA Operations teams, ICT workstreams, and operational representatives to ensure alignment with operational and transition requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in testing & commissioning, systems integration, airport operational systems, or complex aviation infrastructure programmes
- Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities
- Demonstrated experience leading testing and commissioning activities within live airport terminal operational environments
- Strong experience managing FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, operational trials, and integrated systems testing activities for airport terminal systems
- Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, ICT teams, airport operators, and specialist systems vendors
- Strong understanding of airport operational standards, operational readiness requirements, and passenger terminal operational environments
- Strong technical coordination, stakeholder management, and operational communication capabilities
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead to join our team.
- The Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution, and operational validation of testing and commissioning activities associated with complex terminal operational systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme.
- The position requires strong expertise in airport systems testing, operational validation, systems integration, and commissioning management within live aviation and terminal operational environments.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leads the overall testing and commissioning strategy for terminal operational systems within the MSI programme.
- Plans, coordinates, and manages FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities for assigned terminal systems packages.
- Oversees testing and commissioning activities associated with AODB, FIDS, FIDS DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms.
- Develops, reviews, and approves testing & commissioning procedures, operational validation plans, test scripts, acceptance criteria, and commissioning methodologies.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary testing activities involving EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, airport operators, ICT teams, operational representatives, and specialist vendors.
- Ensures all systems testing activities are executed in compliance with airport operational standards, programme governance procedures, cybersecurity requirements, and operational continuity constraints.
- Coordinates operational readiness testing activities and supports ORAT milestones, operational transition planning, and phased go live requirements.
- Monitors testing progress, commissioning milestones, defect resolution activities, and operational acceptance readiness across all assigned terminal systems.
- Supports operational demonstrations, technical audits, stakeholder acceptance activities, and airport readiness reviews associated with terminal operational systems.
- Coordinates with airport operators, airline community stakeholders, KSIA Operations teams, ICT workstreams, and operational representatives to ensure alignment with operational and transition requirements.
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 testing & commissioning, systems integration, airport operational systems, or complex aviation infrastructure programmes.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
- Demonstrated experience leading testing and commissioning activities within live airport terminal operational environments.
- Strong experience managing FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, operational trials, and integrated systems testing activities for airport terminal systems.
- Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, ICT teams, airport operators, and specialist systems vendors is required.
- Strong understanding of airport operational standards, operational readiness requirements, and passenger terminal operational environments.
- GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.
- Must possess strong technical coordination, stakeholder management, and operational communication capabilities.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Strong understanding of testing & commissioning methodologies, systems validation processes, and operational readiness requirements.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, defect management, and technical problem solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, reporting, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, commissioning procedures, test scripts, and systems validation deliverables.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent testing and commissioning workstreams within large scale programme environments.
- Ability to function effectively within multi organizational delivery environments while maintaining alignment with programme objectives, operational priorities, and operational readiness requirements.
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