Terminal Systems Lead

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert for terminal operational systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme.
• Lead technical engineering and integration activities for platforms including AODB, FIDS, RMS, AOCC, and PAVA.
• Manage technical scope definition, systems specifications, performance requirements, and systems architecture coordination.
• Lead technical reviews of design submissions, systems engineering deliverables, shop drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Develop and review Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure coordinated integration between terminal systems, ICT infrastructure, and airline platforms.
• Define and review FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, and commissioning acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with airport operators, airline stakeholders, ICT teams, and technology vendors to resolve technical interface issues.
• Monitor technical compliance with IATA standards, cybersecurity policies, and programme governance procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to systems engineers, integration teams, and specialist consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Systems, Computer, Electronics, or Aviation Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in airport systems engineering, operational technologies, or complex infrastructure programmes.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience with airport terminal systems and passenger processing technologies.
• Strong expertise in systems engineering, design review, interface management, and testing & commissioning.
• Excellent technical coordination and stakeholder communication capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCC airport programmes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of airport operational workflows and airline operational interfaces.
• Strong understanding of systems integration methodologies and operational validation processes.
• Ability to manage complex technical interfaces involving regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

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 challenges ranging from Earth to outer space.