Airfield & Commissioning Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of testing and commissioning activities for complex airfield operational systems within a major airport program.
• Oversee testing and commissioning for platforms including ALCMS, A-SMGCS, ATMS, ILS, AWOS/MET, ATIS, VDGS, PBB, FHS, RTMIS, SNIB, and AOS.
• Develop and approve testing procedures, operational validation plans, test scripts, and commissioning methodologies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary testing involving EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, specialist vendors, airport operators, and ANSP teams.
• Manage integrated systems testing to verify interoperability, interface functionality, and end-to-end systems readiness.
• Lead operational readiness testing (ORT) and support ORAT milestones, transition planning, and phased go-live requirements.
• Monitor commissioning milestones, defect resolution, and snagging processes through to final operational acceptance.
• Support regulatory inspections, technical audits, and authority acceptance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Aviation, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in testing & commissioning, systems integration, or complex aviation infrastructure.
• Minimum 6 years of experience specifically within major international airport programs.
• Proven experience managing FAT, SAT, SIT, and ORT processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading testing and commissioning within live airport operational environments.
• Strong understanding of aviation operational standards and regulatory acceptance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCC airport programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of airfield technologies and integrated aviation environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams within large-scale, multi-organizational delivery environments.

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. We deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges from Earth to outer space.