ATM Operational Specialist

Responsibilities

• Operational Analysis & Requirements GatheringDefine Operational Concept Descriptions (OCD) and User Scenarios (UOC)Work closely with System Engineers to translate operational needs into concrete set of system requirementsSupport Product Owners and Systems Engineers in reviewing engineering designs to ensure compliance to operational needsProvide feedback during Sprint reviews and Product Increment (PI) demos to catch functional gaps before code deploymentActively Support Customer and Internal design reviews and workshops to provide operational expertise
• Dataset Preparation & Platform AdaptationBuild and populate operational datasets (adaptation data)Collaborate with software integration teams to automate dataset creation and validationSupport product demos
• System Validation & Acceptability TestingDevelop validation cases to confirm fitness for purpose of the solutionParticipate in formal milestone events, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) alongside international clients.Actively participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), to support establishing the operational impact of identified issues (Severity and Priority)
• Training & Deployment SupportActively upskill and mentor the engineering teams to better appreciate the operational contextActively support system commissioning and transition activities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Instructor grade or Air Traffic Control qualifications

Essential Experience

• Operational Experience in TWR/APP/ACC - CAAS experience would be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of global civil aviation frameworks, including ICAO standards, Eurocontrol regulations, and FAA rules
• Experience in adaptation dataset preparation
• A positive attitude, discovery mindset, problem solving culture and motivational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Desirable:

• Simulator Experience or Instructor experience
• 5+ years’ experience in similar positions delivering complex software-centric real-time systems.
• Experience with Engineering tools such as DOORS, JIRA, …
• Experience with scripting languages ( shell, bash, python, macro,…)

General / Special Requirements

GENERAL

• Strong aptitude to work in a multicultural environment
• Assist in ensuring a harmonious work environment in all departments that you are working with by upholding Thales' key values.
• An advocate for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• An advocate for diversity and inclusion who will be actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve our diversity goals
• An advocate for a culture of continuous improvement
• An advocate for Accountability, transparency and curiosity
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies and framework and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment and to ensure a safe work practises at all times.
• Comply with all relevant Company policies and procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be eligible for Security Clearance from the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (CAT2)
• Occasional international travel may be required