The Opportunity
The ALCMS System Engineer is responsible for the operation, and lifecycle support of airfield lighting control and monitoring systems and related airfield ground lighting (AGL) infrastructure. You will ensure safe, compliant, and highly available runway/taxiway lighting operations through robust control, interlocks, and monitoring, working closely with Air Traffic Control (ATC), Aerodrome Operations, and Maintenance.
You will make an impact by...
- Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability
- Monitor ALCMS performance, implement alarm management, and conduct root-cause analysis for faults (open circuits, shorted turns, insulation degradation, CCR issues).
- Optimize availability and response times; implement preventive/predictive maintenance and spares strategies.
- Perform periodic testing: stop-bar interlocks, runway lighting modes, brightness steps, CCR calibration, and support photometric testing programs.
- Train ATC/ops/maintenance staff and provide tier-2/3 technical support and on-call coverage as required.
- Safety, Compliance, and Cybersecuritybr>
- Ensure compliance with ICAO Annex 14 Vol I, Aerodrome Design Manual (Doc 9157 Part 4), EASA CS ADR DSN/ADR.OR, and/or FAA ACs (e.g., AC 150/5340 30, L 890 ALCMS, 5345 series).
- Apply electrical and control standards (IEC/EN 61821/61822, NFPA/NEC/IEC, SIL concepts where applicable).
- Implement cybersecurity controls for OT networks aligned to ISA/IEC 62443 and airport policies; maintain patching, backups, and access control.
- Develop risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and airside work permits; enforce Human Factors and safety management system (SMS) practices.
