Navaids Specialist

Dar; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar, a leading international multidisciplinary consulting organization, seeks a senior expert to advise on CNS/ATM systems for major airports. You will lead planning, design, validation and optimization across projects, ensuring safe and compliant air traffic operations in line with ICAO and EUROCONTROL standards.

Your role includes developing architectures, CONOPS, tender support, installation oversight, and risk-based safety analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, telecoms or aeronautical engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in ATM/CNS systems within aviation or airports.
• Proven involvement in major ATM modernization or airport expansion projects.
• Experience with ANSP or airport technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO standards, EUROCONTROL, cybersecurity and regulations.
• Hold ICAO CNS/ATM certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory services in planning, design, implementation, validation and optimization of CNS/ATM systems for major airports.
• Support airports projects, ANSPs and aviation authorities to ensure safe, compliant air traffic operations.
• Develop technical specifications, system architectures, and integration strategies.
• Participate in CONOPS development and tender evaluation.
• Oversee installation, integration, testing and commissioning of ATM/CNS systems.
• Review FAT, SAT and operational acceptance, provide risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO SARPs, national regs and EUROCONTROL requirements.
• Coordinate design/construction activities and respond to RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Technical documentation

Multicultural environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electronics/ Telecoms/ Aeronautical Eng

Tools

ICAO CNS/ATM certifications

Job description

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Responsibilities:

• Candidate shall be able to provide expert technical advisory services in planning, design , implementation, validation and optimization of (Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) systems for major airports
• The consultancy role shall support airports projects developments, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), and aviation authorities in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient air traffic operations in accordance with ICAO and national regulations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on CNS/ATM infrastructure including:
• Air Traffic Management (ATM) system
• Voice Communication Systems (VCS)
• VHF/UHF/HF communications
• Data link systems (CPDLC, AFTN, AMHS)
• Meteorological Systems
• Develop technical specifications, system architectures, and integration strategies.
• Support concept of operations (CONOPS) development.
• Participate in tender preparation and technical bid evaluation.
• Oversee system installation, integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, and operational acceptance reviews.
• Provide risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with:
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices (SARPs)
• National Civil Aviation Authority regulations
• EUROCONTROL / regional ATM requirements (where applicable)
• Support safety case development and hazard analysis (FHA, PSSA, SSA).
• Contribute to safety management system (SMS) documentation.
• Conduct system performance analysis and capacity studies.
• Recommend modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support transition to advanced ATM concepts (e.g., performance-based navigation, trajectory-based operations, remote towers).
• Provide expert reports and executive-level briefings.
• Coordinate and follow up on design and construction activities related to ATM/CNS systems projects.
• Review construction-related submittals to ensure compliance with contract specifications and drawings.
• Coordinate and respond to contractor inquiries, RFIs, and substitution requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Review and monitor design and construction programs and provide recommendations to management.
• Supervise the engineering, supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of ATM/CNS systems, including but not limited to:
• Interface with clients on all ATM/CNS system components, proactively addressing issues and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in ATM/CNS systems within aviation or airport projects or related.
• Proven involvement in major ATM modernization or airport expansion projects.
• Experience with ANSP or airport technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO standards, EUROCONTROL, Cybersecurity and international aviation regulations.
• Hold ICAO CNS/ATM certification programs
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical documentation capability
• High-level stakeholder communication
• Risk management and safety-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in multicultural and regulatory-driven environments

* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.