CNS/ATM Engineer - Air Traffic Control System

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Location (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking experienced CNS/ATM engineers to support the oversight and procurement of air traffic control systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with international standards, coordinating system integration, and advising on lifecycle costs. Successful candidates will have substantial expertise in CNS/ATM engineering and a strong track record in civil aviation projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in CNS/ATM system engineering within civil aviation.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation is required.
• Experience working with national aviation authorities or ANSPs in the UK/EU.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering input into tender specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with international and European aviation safety and interoperability standards.
• Oversee and coordinate system integration, testing, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Systems design

Cybersecurity

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Telecommunications

Tools

Procurement regulations

CNS/ATM systems

Job description

Location: UK and EU locations

About the Role:

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced CNS/ATM engineers to support the technical oversight and procurement of new air traffic control (ATC) systems. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a range of significant infrastructure projects, so require engineers to implement a range of communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) infrastructure and air traffic management (ATM) systems in line with ICAO, EASA, and UK CAA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert engineering input into tender specifications, technical documentation, and supplier evaluation criteria for a range of CNS/ATM systems.
• Ensure compliance with international and European aviation safety and interoperability standards (e.g., ICAO Annex 10, Eurocontrol specifications, EASA CS-ANS).
• Function as the technical liaison between the airport authority, regulatory bodies, system integrators, and equipment vendors.
• Oversee and coordinate system integration, site preparation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure continuity of ATC operations during transition periods through risk-managed implementation planning.
• Support safety case development, verification & validation, and regulatory approvals.
• Advise on the lifecycle cost, maintainability, cybersecurity, and scalability of proposed systems.
• Prepare technical reports and provide progress updates to senior stakeholders and programme boards.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in CNS/ATM system engineering within civil aviation.
• Proven track record in systems design, procurement or deployment of ATC systems (e.g., radar, ADS-B, voice comms, surveillance automation, flight data processing).
• Strong understanding of ICAO, EASA and/or UK CAA regulations and guidance.
• Experience working with national aviation authorities or ANSPs in the UK/EU.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Right to work in the UK/EU (depending on the role) and ability to travel globally.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Previous experience working in airport development or ATC tower projects.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements in ATM environments (e.g., NIS2 Directive).
• Proficiency in procurement regulations (e.g., EU Public Procurement Directives).
• Familiarity in applying ATC concepts e.g. A-SMGCS, CDM, AMAN, DMAN, etc.
• Experience in the implementation of EFPS/ICWP.