Project Officer – Air Traffic Management (Engineering/Science/CS)

About the role

The Project Officer will provide expert guidance on air traffic management (ATM), operational procedures, and aviation safety. Working closely with internal and external subject‑matter experts and stakeholders, the role develops and validates innovative Concepts of Operations (ConOps) for next‑generation ATM systems, supports human‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) experiments and simulation activities, and contributes to training, scenario development, and crisis‑management support.

Key responsibilities

• Offer expert consultation on air traffic control strategies, processes and innovations to ensure safe, efficient aircraft movement.
• Collaborate with SMEs, safety officers, regulators and other stakeholders to develop, refine and validate operational procedures, communication protocols and ConOps.
• Design, execute and evaluate HITL experiments and simulation studies, ensuring operational realism.
• Mentor research staff by sharing operational knowledge, case studies and best practices.
• Advise on integration of advanced ATC systems such as LORADS 3 to improve capabilities and reduce delays.
• Participate in reviews, audits and validation activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Support innovation projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability of airspace management.

Required profile

• Air Traffic Controller licence (current or past).
• Minimum two years of experience in air traffic control, including operational oversight and emergency procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Computer Science.
• Strong understanding of ATM/ATC operations, safety procedures and contingency handling.
• Ability to contribute to ConOps development and operational procedure validation.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting simulations or HITL experiments.

Required skills

• Air Traffic Control systems (e.g., LORADS 3).
• Human‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) simulation.
• Air Traffic Management operational knowledge.