Terminal Systems Lead - (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Terminal Systems Lead to join our team. The Terminal Systems Lead will serve as the technical authority for the engineering, integration, testing, and operational compliance of terminal operational systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme.

The position requires extensive experience in airport terminal operational systems, aviation technologies, passenger journey integration, and compliance with international aviation standards and airport operating requirements.

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.
• Strong understanding of testing & commissioning methodologies, operational validation processes, and systems assurance requirements.
• Ability to function effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-organizational programme delivery environments.
  
  
  

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