Aviation Technology Program Engineer (Associate Principal, Aviation Technology Engineer)

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Job Summary

This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from Aviation Technology Program Engineers for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing Aviation Technology team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.

The Associate Principal role requires 8-10 years of technology (ultra-low voltage/ICT systems) and security engineering and leadership experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility in an AEC or consulting environment. Eight plus (8+ years) should be hands-on, direct client-facing engineering/design of systems and client management in our primary market sectors, with an emphasis on the Airport market. Remote candidates will be considered, but on-site in the Chicago Metro area is preferred.

The Aviation Technology Engineer serves as Introba's primary day-to-day technical representative supporting a major aviation program in the Chicago area. This role provides the critical interface between the client, the prime consultant, airport stakeholders, and Introba's multidisciplinary technology engineering team.

The successful candidate will possess sufficient aviation technology engineering experience to confidently discuss, at a high level, the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of airport telecommunications, security, and operational technology systems. While detailed technical design will be performed by Introba's subject matter experts, this individual will coordinate closely with those technical teams to ensure designs progress efficiently, technical decisions are communicated effectively, and client expectations are met.

This position requires a strong understanding of airport capital project delivery, design coordination, consultant relationships, and stakeholder management. Success depends on the ability to recognize project risks, identify coordination issues before they become problems, maintain positive working relationships with the owner and prime consultant, and identify opportunities where Introba can provide additional value through expanded services. The successful candidate is an experienced aviation technology professional who enjoys building client relationships, solving project coordination challenges, and serving as the trusted local representative of a highly technical engineering team.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Client and Project Coordination

Serve as Introba's primary local representative for aviation technology projects in the Chicago area.

Maintain regular communication with the owner, prime consultant, and project stakeholders.

Represent Introba during meetings, workshops, design reviews, and coordination sessions.

Develop strong working relationships while maintaining professionalism and technical credibility.

Approach client with a consultative frame of mind, listen and provide valuable information. Manage and monitor operations for continuous improvement focused on customer satisfaction.

Conduct yourself inside and outside the office in a manner that reflects the dignity and professional attitude of Introba. Foster and maintain a superior customer service attitude within the segment and across Introba.

Routinely seek customer feedback. Respond to and resolve issues as they arise. Handle customer and employee requests, complaints, and problems in a timely manner in accordance with Introba policy.

Technical Coordination Skills

Coordinate closely with Introba's telecommunications, security, ICT, and aviation technology subject matter experts to understand design direction, communicate project decisions, and ensure technical consistency across project phases.

Understand project objectives sufficiently to discuss system concepts, design progression, schedule, and technical direction with clients.

Facilitate timely resolution of technical questions between project stakeholders and the engineering team.

Monitor design progression and ensure deliverables remain aligned with project requirements.

Maintain professional registrations and/or other appropriate certifications through ongoing technical training.

Aviation Technology Technical Skills- Maintain a working knowledge of airport technology systems including:

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 supporting airport operations

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

Radio Systems / Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

Detailed engineering expertise in every system is not required; however, the ability to discuss system purpose, interfaces, and typical design considerations is essential.

Project Delivery

Be able to participate throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover as needs require.

Identify schedule, scope, and coordination risks.

Facilitate communication between design disciplines.

Monitor design progression from planning through construction and coordinate resolution of technical and stakeholder issues affecting project delivery.

Support issue resolution throughout project delivery.

Relationship Management

Develop trusted working relationships with owner representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and technology vendors.

Recognize emerging project needs where Introba can provide additional engineering or consulting services.

Assist project leadership with proposal development, scope definition, and strategic client engagement when opportunities arise.

Proactively recognize project, communication, and relationship issues before they affect project delivery or client confidence.

Qualifications:

Required Experience

8–15 years of aviation technology engineering or consulting experience.

Experience supporting airport planning, design, or construction projects.

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Experience working directly with airport owners, architects, contractors, and program managers.

Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams delivering large capital aviation projects.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to understand technical issues and communicate them effectively to non-technical audiences.

Experience with large hub airports.

Familiarity with FAA airport development.

Familiarity with phased airport construction.

Registration/Certification Preferences

Appropriate certification is desired for this position, but it is not a must. Industry certifications that are relevant and valuable include: PE, PMP, CPP, RC