Systems Engineer - Air Traffic

Advanced Resource Managers; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle for complex airport and airfield systems in the UK and internationally. The role focuses on design, bid support, installations, commissioning and handover.

You will lead engineering teams, manage customer interfaces and drive best practice while ensuring compliance with ICAO, UK CAA, EASA, CDM, and H&S requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong RF engineering background with ATC systems knowledge.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• CAD and Microsoft Visio capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and line management to the engineering and installation team.
• Lead design and delivery of complex airport and airfield systems including NAVAIDs and ATC components.
• Develop technical solutions, drawings and cable schedules; interface with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Lead commissioning, system integration, testing and site acceptance activities.

Skills

Leadership

RF engineering

ATC systems knowledge

Customer/stakeholder management

Site management

Education

Electrical engineering degree or HNC

IEng/CEng (advantage)

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Visio

Job description

We are working with a specialist organisation delivering complex airport, airfield and air traffic systems across the UK and internationally. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from design and bid support through installation, commissioning and handover.

The Role

• Provide technical leadership and line management to the engineering and installation team.


• Lead the design and delivery of complex airport and airfield systems, including NAVAIDs, ATC tower systems, meteorological, electrical, communications and civil interfaces.


• Develop technical solutions, drawings, schematics and cable schedules using CAD and Microsoft Visio.


• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, suppliers and subcontractors.


• Lead commissioning, system integration, testing and site acceptance activities.


• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure systems meet operational, contractual and regulatory requirements.


• Support bids, procurement, supplier selection and project delivery.


• Ensure compliance with ICAO, UK CAA, EASA, CDM, Health & Safety and Quality Management requirements.


• Mentor engineers and drive engineering best practice and continuous improvement.

About You

• Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.


• Strong electrical engineering background with extensive experience in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting complex systems.


• Strong knowledge of RF engineering, particularly within ATC systems and navigational aids.


• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong CAD and Microsoft Visio capability.


• Knowledge of telecommunications, IT infrastructure and civil engineering interfaces.


• Experience with site management and Health & Safety compliance.


• Knowledge of ICAO, UK CAA, EASA and CDM requirements.


• IEng/CEng or working towards professional registration would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a technical leadership role within the aviation and air traffic sector, working on complex, safety-critical projects with significant UK and international exposure.