Airfield Systems Integration Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Airfield Systems Integration Lead to support the delivery of Airport  Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme for a major international airport development .

The Arfield Systems Integration Lead will be  responsible for coordinating and overseeing the integration of airfield operational systems across multiple stakeholders, contractors, technology vendors, operators and interfacing programme packages.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leads the integration, interface management, systems assurance, testing coordination, and operational readiness activities associated with the Airfield / Airside systems scope within a major airport systems integration programme.  

• Manages design reviews, technical compliance assessments, interface coordination activities, and systems integration planning across all assigned airfield systems packages.

• Coordinates  integration activities, interface management, testing readiness, assurance activitiesss,  and operational acceptance support for  airfield operational systems including A-SMGCS, ALCMS, ATMS, AOS, AWOS/MET, ATIS, ILS, VDGS, PBB, FHS, RTMIS, SNIB, RVT, AICS, TVAO, and associated operational interfaces.

• Coordinates Interface Control Document (ICD) development and interface management activities between airfield systems, terminal systems, operational technologies, ICT infrastructure, and third-party platforms.

• Maintains interface registers, action trackers, issue logs, and interface closure records to support integration governance and programme reporting activities.

• Manages coordination with ANSP stakeholders, ATC operations teams, aviation authorities, EPC contractors, technology vendors, and specialist consultants to ensure alignment of programme delivery activities.

• Monitors systems integration dependencies, interface risks, operational constraints, and programme sequencing activities associated with airfield operations.

• Maintains oversight of integration-related risks, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies that may impact testing activities, operational readiness, and stakeholder acceptance.

• Supports the planning, coordination, and readiness assessment  of integrated testing activities including FAT, SAT,SIT, operational trials, stakeholder demonstrations and phased activation activities.

• Facilitates resolution of technical, operational, interface, and vendor coordination issues impacting systems delivery or operational readiness.

• Supports the preparation of integration dashboards, readiness metrics, interface status reporting, and executive-level integration reporting.

• Supports risk management activities by identifying integration risks, operational impacts, and mitigation measures associated with airfield systems implementation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline from a recognized university.

• Minimum 18 years of professional experience in airport systems delivery, aviation infrastructure, operational technologies, or complex systems integration programmes.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving airfield systems, operational technologies, or airport systems integration.

• Demonstrated experience working within complex multi-stakeholder environments, involving aviation authorities, ANSPs, consultants, contractors, and technology providers.

• Experience supporting the delivery of operational systems through design, integration, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and activation phases.

• Strong understanding of airport operational systems, ICT infrastructure, operational technology platforms, and associated system interfaces.

• Experience managing specialist airport systems vendors and multidisciplinary contractor interfaces is essential.

• GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.

• Must possess strong client-facing communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong understanding of airport airfield systems, operational technologies, and integrated aviation environments.

• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within complex programme delivery environments.

• Strong understanding of aviation operational standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

• Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, integration procedures, and systems architecture deliverables.

• Ability to function effectively within large-scale multi-organizational programme environments while maintaining alignment with client objectives and operational priorities.