Aviation Technology Program Engineer (Associate Principal, Aviation Technology)
Core
Associate Principal Aviation Technology Engineer serving as the primary local representative for airport technology projects, coordinating between clients, prime consultants, and internal engineering teams to ensure delivery of telecommunications, security, and operational systems.
Role type
Senior IC Aviation Technology Program Engineer (Associate Principal)
Builds
Airport telecommunications, security, and operational technology systems for major aviation programs
Domain
Aviation / Airport Infrastructure / ICT Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Airport capital project delivery, multidisciplinary engineering coordination, stakeholder management, system concept discussion, risk identification, client relationship building, FAA airport development familiarity, phased construction knowledge
Preferred skills
PE, PMP, CPP, RCDD, CTD-D, CISSP, CWNA, PSP certifications, Master's degree in business or technical area
Technologies
Structured Cabling, Outside Plant Telecommunications, Fiber Optic Infrastructure, Wireless Communications, Airport Operational Networks, Voice Communications, Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems, Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intercom Systems, Emergency Communications, Common Use Systems, Passenger Information Systems, Flight Information Display Systems, Airport Operations Center technologies, Network infrastructure, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Radio Systems / Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
Responsibilities
Serve as primary local representative for aviation technology projects in the Chicago area, maintain communication with owner and prime consultant, represent firm in meetings and design reviews, coordinate with subject matter experts on design direction, monitor design progression and deliverables, identify project risks and coordination issues, develop trusted relationships with owners and vendors, assist in proposal development and scope definition
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with client-facing leadership