Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall testing and commissioning strategy for terminal operational systems within the Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, integrated systems testing, and operational trials for assigned terminal systems packages.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities for platforms including AODB, FIDS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA.
• Develop and approve testing procedures, operational validation plans, test scripts, and commissioning methodologies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities involving EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, airport operators, and ICT teams.
• Ensure all testing complies with airport operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and operational continuity constraints.
• Support operational readiness testing (ORAT) milestones, transition planning, and phased go-live requirements.
• Facilitate the resolution of technical issues, integration conflicts, and commissioning risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Systems, Computer, Electronics, or Aviation 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 programmes.
• Proven experience managing FAT, SAT, SIT, and ORT activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading testing and commissioning within live airport terminal operational environments.
• Strong technical coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCC airport programmes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and defect management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams within large-scale programme 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 challenges ranging from Earth to outer space.