Specialist Technology: Surveillance FAOR needed at ATNS

Introduction

• To ensure that ATNS Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) display systems are effective and optimal for enabling Air Traffic Control / Air Traffic Management services.

Job description

Major Activities 

• Review user requirements and provide specialist input
• Translate user requirements into functional specifications and assist ETS CNS with technical design specifications
• Recommend architecture deployment planning methodologies in support of ETS engineering projects delivery
• Provide input to RFP specifications and review
• Participating in FAT/SAT 
• Serve on the ATNS corporate design authority on engineering for system area of responsibility
• Analyse and recommend system capacity forecast models based on utilisation trends
• Assist in proper planning for capacity expansion projects as well as support the change control process
• Provide 3rd line support for disaster recovery, test and evaluation and simulator datasets, as well as technical services fault management where required
• Obtain the input required from technical services to analyse and make recommendations on all escalated operational system faults and potential problems affecting system performance 
• Test and validate changes, including software releases, to the system specific database, prior to implementation
• Plan, together with engineering, and co-ordinate and evaluate all radar flight trials with Operations
• Develop testing methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance
• Participate in site acceptance and commissioning tests of new CNS systems and equipment to ensure that specified requirements are met
• Provide guidance to technicians and support engineers on correct fault escalation and develop necessary training programs in areas of gaps
• Assume technical and expert lead on proactive problem identification, problem analysis and solution recommendation
• Draft white papers and position papers on area of specialist responsibility
• Participate in CNS/ATM forum’s such as ICAO, ITU-T reviewing specification and agenda items
• Provide expert specialist advice and/or support in technology solution alternatives and support new research solutions
• Recommend technology direction related to systems OS, database platforms, applications servers and integration technologies Its on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises
• Initiate and conduct research and compile documentation for proposed technological changes related to systems
• Analyse current system functionality and establish gaps
• Develop methods necessary for process optimisation and automation to improve efficiency 
• Support key commercial requirements of customers across South Africa, the AFI region and other identified markets
• Provide specialist advice and support to clients external to ATNS
• Implement customer requirements as agreed with the customer
• Develop operational training as required
• Conduct training programs, guidance and mentoring for technicians and as required
• Develop and maintain sound relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing alignment and collaboration

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Sc. / B.Eng. in Engineering / Electrical / Electronic or related field or BTech in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or B.Sc. in Computer Science
• Engineering Council of SA Professional registration as an Engineer will be an advantage
• Post-graduate qualification in Engineering or Technology Management will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience:

5 years’ experience in:

• High-technology electronic engineering environment with in-depth knowledge and understanding of planning, specifying, acquiring, implementing, and supporting CNS and ATM systems
• Multi-rated ATC, proceduraland radar environment with an in-depth understanding of ATC/ATM processes and procedures
• Specialised knowledge of ATM/CNS system architechture, administraton and configuration control, as well as a research and development 
• Knowledge of current systems and future trends, and th interaction between airborne aircraft systems and ATM support options / requirements / efficiency drivers

Apply by: 3 November 2025