Systems Engineer – Air Traffic Management

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Experience

• 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.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting Airspace Modernisation or ATM transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with networked ATM systems and software integration.
• Safety assessment experience (FHA, PSSA, SSA).
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

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