Airport Systems - BHS (SME)

slihrms; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

slihrms is seeking an experienced Airport Systems Expert to lead planning and design of baggage handling systems for modern terminal developments. You will develop concepts, assess throughput, and ensure regulatory alignment across security and operations.

The role requires strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/Revit) and performance modeling experience to support project phases from concept to commissioning. On-site work in Mumbai is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in engineering with relevant discipline.
• 8+ years in mechanical design and automation for infrastructure or airport projects.
• Proficient with CAD tools AutoCAD and Revit; Civil 3D familiarity helpful.
• Knowledge of planning and simulation software is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of baggage handling systems for terminals.
• Assess capacity, throughput, and resilience for terminal growth.
• Coordinate baggage screening system designs per security regulations.
• Plan Early Baggage Storage, sortation, and automated conveyance tech.
• Integrate baggage systems with terminal layouts and MEP services.
• Support simulations, bottleneck analyses, and performance studies.
• Prepare specifications, tender docs, and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate interfaces with architecture, ICT, and operations teams.
• Collaborate with operators and vendors to capture requirements.
• Assess existing systems and propose modernization and upgrade plans.
• Track emerging baggage tech, digital twins, and smart airport initiatives.

Skills

Baggage handling systems

Airport operations

System design

Throughput analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automation Engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Civil 3D

Planning/Simulation software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Airport Systems Expert specializing in Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) to support the planning, design, and modernization of baggage handling systems for airport development projects. The role involves the technical planning and design of integrated baggage handling solutions for airport terminals, ensuring efficient baggage processing, passenger service excellence, and compliance with applicable aviation regulations and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with airport planners, terminal planners, architects, airlines, airport operators, system vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop baggage handling solutions throughout all project phases, from concept development and capacity planning through detailed design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness. The individual will be responsible for ensuring that baggage systems are designed to meet current and future passenger demand, operational requirements, security regulations, and airport development objectives.

The role requires strong technical expertise in baggage handling technologies, airport operations, system integration, and terminal planning principles. The candidate will contribute to the successful delivery of airport expansion, modernization, rehabilitation, and greenfield airport projects by developing innovative, efficient, and scalable baggage handling solutions that optimize passenger experience and airport operational performance.

Your role

• Lead the planning and design of baggage handling systems for airport terminals, including outbound, inbound, transfer, and reclaim systems. Develop design concepts and technical solutions that support operational efficiency, passenger service requirements, and future airport growth.
• Perform system capacity assessments, throughput calculations, and operational analyses to determine system requirements. Evaluate peak-hour capacities, baggage processing rates, and operational resilience to support terminal planning and expansion projects.
• Develop and coordinate baggage screening system designs in accordance with applicable security regulations and airport authority requirements. Ensure seamless integration of screening equipment, baggage transport systems, and operational processes.
• Plan and design Early Baggage Storage systems, sortation systems, destination-coded vehicle systems, tilt-tray systems, cross-belt sorters, or other automated baggage handling technologies as appropriate to project requirements. Evaluate alternative technologies and recommend optimal solutions.
• Coordinate the spatial integration of baggage handling systems within airport terminals. Develop equipment layouts, plant room requirements, conveyor alignments, screening areas, make-up halls, reclaim facilities, and maintenance access strategies while optimizing terminal functionality.
• Support the development and review of baggage flow simulations, operational modelling, bottleneck assessments, and performance studies. Evaluate system efficiency, redundancy, maintainability, and operational flexibility under varying traffic scenarios.
• Prepare technical specifications, performance requirements, employer's requirements, design criteria, tender documentation, and technical evaluation criteria for baggage handling system procurement. Support vendor evaluations and technical bid assessments.
• Coordinate baggage handling systems with terminal architecture, structural systems, MEP services, ICT infrastructure, airport operational systems, security systems, airline operations, and other airport technologies. Manage interface requirements to ensure successful system integration.
• Collaborate with airport operators, airlines, security authorities, system suppliers, terminal planners, and engineering teams to capture operational requirements and develop effective baggage handling solutions. Facilitate technical workshops and design reviews with key stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments of existing baggage handling systems, identify operational constraints, evaluate system condition, and develop upgrade strategies for airport modernization and expansion programs. Recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and capacity.
• Monitor emerging baggage handling technologies, automation solutions, digital twins, predictive maintenance tools, and smart airport initiatives. Promote innovative and sustainable design approaches that improve baggage system performance and long-term operational value.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and automation. Experience in commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or airport projects (preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit. Awareness of Civil 3D for coordination purposes.
• Familiarity with planning and simulation software.