Terminal Systems Integration Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Terminal Systems Integration Lead to join our team.

The position requires strong expertise in airport operational systems, terminal integration methodologies, interface management, and multidisciplinary coordination across EPC, MSI, IVVQ, vendor, airline, and operational stakeholder environments.  

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.