Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Management

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Location (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED is recruiting an experienced Air Traffic Management (ATM) Systems Engineer to join a growing Aviation Consultancy. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ATM / CNS environments and safety-critical systems engineering.

This role involves applying systems engineering throughout the project lifecycle, developing requirements, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting safety assessments. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks is essential. Join us to make a significant impact on airspace operations!

Qualifications

• Strong experience in ATM / CNS environments.
• Background in safety-critical systems engineering.
• Proven experience within Airports, Air Traffic Management, Air Traffic Control or CNS systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle.
• Develop and manage system requirements.
• Support system architecture definition across ATM and CNS domains.
• Contribute to safety assessments and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Support integration and testing of ATM systems.
• Engage with operational stakeholders and regulators.
• Produce technical documentation adhering to aviation standards.

Skills

Air Traffic Management

CNS systems

Safety assessment

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Air Traffic Management (ATM) Systems Engineer to join a growing Aviation Consultancy. This role is suited to an engineer with strong experience across ATM / CNS environments and a background in safety-critical systems engineering within regulated aviation domains. You will play a key role in the development, integration and assurance of complex ATM systems supporting UK and international airspace operations.

The ATM Systems Engineer will be responsible for:

• Applying systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle (Concept, Requirements, Design, Integration, Verification & Validation, Acceptance).
• Develop and manage system requirements (operational, functional and performance-based).
• Support system architecture definition across ATM and CNS domains.
• Contribute to safety assessments and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Support integration and testing of ATM systems within operational environments.
• Engage with operational stakeholders, regulators and programme teams.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation in line with aviation standards.
• Proven experience within Airports, Air Traffic Management, Air Traffic Control or CNS systems.
• Strong understanding of ATM architectures (Surveillance, Radar, ADS-B, Voice Communications, Data Processing, Flight Data Systems).
• Experience working within safety-critical and regulated aviation environments.
• Knowledge of ICAO, EUROCONTROL, EASA or UK CAA regulatory frameworks.
• Systems Engineering background (INCOSE-aligned approach desirable).
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and operational stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Airspace Modernisation or ATM transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with networked ATM systems and software integration.
• Safety assessment experience (FHA, PSSA, SSA).