Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Terminal Testing & Commissioning Lead to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme, focusing on the planning, coordination, execution, and operational validation of testing and commissioning for complex terminal operational systems. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of airport systems testing, operational validation, systems integration, and commissioning management within live aviation and terminal operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall testing and commissioning strategy for terminal operational systems within the MSI programme.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities for assigned terminal systems packages.
- Oversee testing and commissioning activities for critical platforms including AODB, FIDS, FIDS-DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA.
- Develop, review, and approve testing and commissioning procedures, operational validation plans, test scripts, acceptance criteria, and commissioning methodologies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary testing activities involving EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, airport operators, ICT teams, operational representatives, and specialist vendors.
- Ensure all systems testing activities comply with airport operational standards, programme governance procedures, cybersecurity requirements, and operational continuity constraints.
- Coordinate operational readiness testing and support Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) milestones, operational transition planning, and phased go-live requirements.
- Monitor testing progress, commissioning milestones, defect resolution, and operational acceptance readiness across all assigned terminal systems.
- Support operational demonstrations, technical audits, stakeholder acceptance activities, and airport readiness reviews related to terminal operational systems.
- Coordinate with airport operators, airline community stakeholders, KSIA Operations teams, ICT workstreams, and operational representatives to ensure alignment with operational and transition requirements.
- Facilitate the resolution of technical issues, operational constraints, integration conflicts, and commissioning risks impacting programme delivery or operational readiness.
- Support systems integration teams in coordinating interface testing between terminal systems, operational technologies, airline platforms, Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), security systems, and ICT infrastructure.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
- A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in testing & commissioning, systems integration, airport operational systems, or complex aviation infrastructure programmes.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes, specifically involving terminal systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
- Demonstrated experience leading testing and commissioning activities within live airport terminal operational environments.
- Strong experience managing FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, operational trials, and integrated systems testing for airport terminal systems.
- Proven experience coordinating with EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, airline stakeholders, ICT teams, airport operators, and specialist systems vendors.
- A strong understanding of airport operational standards, operational readiness requirements, and passenger terminal operational environments.
- GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.
- Must possess strong technical coordination, stakeholder management, and operational communication capabilities.
Required Skills
- Expertise in Testing & Commissioning, Systems Integration, and Airport Operational Systems.
- Proficiency in managing complex Aviation Infrastructure Programmes and Terminal Systems Testing.
- Skilled in Commissioning Management and Operational Validation.
- Experience with FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, Integrated Systems Testing, Operational Trials, and Phased Activation.
- Familiarity with AODB, FIDS, FIDS-DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms.
- Ability to develop and approve Testing & Commissioning Procedures, Test Scripts, Acceptance Criteria, and Commissioning Methodologies.
- Strong coordination skills with EPC Contractors, IVVQ Consultants, Airline Stakeholders, Airport Operators, ICT Teams, Operational Representatives, and Specialist Vendors.
- Ensuring compliance with Airport Operational Standards, Programme Governance Procedures, Cybersecurity Requirements, and Operational Continuity Constraints.
- Experience in Operational Readiness Testing, supporting ORAT Milestones, Operational Transition Planning, and Phased Go-Live Requirements.
- Proficiency in monitoring Defect Resolution and Operational Acceptance Readiness.
- Ability to support Operational Demonstrations, Technical Audits, Stakeholder Acceptance Activities, and Airport Readiness Reviews.
- Effective coordination with KSIA Operations Teams and ICT Workstreams.
- Skilled in Technical Issue Resolution, Operational Constraints Resolution, Integration Conflicts Resolution, and Commissioning Risks Resolution.
- Experience in coordinating Interface Testing between Terminal Systems, Operational Technologies, Airline Platforms, BHS, Security Systems, and ICT Infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, defect management, and technical problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, reporting, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to interpret complex technical documentation, commissioning procedures, test scripts, and systems validation deliverables.
- Capacity to manage multiple concurrent testing and commissioning workstreams within large-scale programme environments.
- Ability to function effectively within multi-organizational delivery environments while maintaining alignment with programme objectives, operational priorities, and operational readiness requirements.
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Parsons Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and employee well-being, offering growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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