Digital Tower Architect for Aviation Systems & Cloud-Native

Technical Fusion Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Fusion Group is seeking a Systems and Solutions Architect to lead the advancement of digital tower technologies across Canberra and Western Sydney airports. You will define system blueprints, integrate visualization, voice, flight data, weather, and sensor systems, and collaborate across software, hardware, and UX teams.

The role requires experience in ATC or aerospace domains, knowledge of microservices/cloud-native architectures, and a track record of guiding systems through safety

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in systems architecture, preferably in air traffic management, defence, or aerospace.
• Knowledge of ATC systems (tower control, flight data, voice comms, radar), flight data handling (e.g. smartSTRIPS) and sensor integration (cameras, IR, ADS‑B).
• Familiarity with microservices/cloud-native architectures.
• Experience guiding systems through safety certification.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving.
• Proven leadership in technical teams and direct collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable remote digital tower solutions, integrating visualisation, voice communication, flight data, weather, lighting, and sensor systems.
• Define the system blueprint using Frequentis’ MosaiX integration platform and Integrated Controller Working Position (iCWP®).
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and UI/UX teams to ensure seamless interoperability.
• Lead detailed requirements gathering and interface specifications with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs).
• Support the delivery lifecycle, system configuration, testing, certification, and commissioning, for Canberra and Western Sydney remote tower deployments.
• Provide technical guidance, supporting approvals and alignment with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Systems architecture

Air traffic domain

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud-native

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

ATC systems

smartSTRIPS

microservices

cloud-native

Job description

Technical Fusion Group is seeking a Systems and Solutions Architect to lead the advancement of digital tower technologies across Canberra and Western Sydney airports. You will define system blueprints, integrate visualization, voice, flight data, weather, and sensor systems, and collaborate across software, hardware, and UX teams.

The role requires experience in ATC or aerospace domains, knowledge of microservices/cloud-native architectures, and a track record of guiding systems through safety