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Systems Engineer

  • Dublin and Shannon

    Closing date: 1/12/2025

AirNav Ireland – Engineering Opportunities
AirNav Ireland is a leading commercial semi-state company, employing over 650 professionals across six locations nationwide.

Safety is our business and underlines everything we do. We are responsible for the safe and efficient management of 451,000 km² of Irish-controlled airspace and we rely on safety critical systems to achieve our mission. Engineers perform key roles ensuing systems are delivered and operated to the highest standards.


Why Join AirNav Ireland?
  • Impact: Play a vital role in supporting Ireland’s connectivity, economy, and global reputation for aviation safety. Our engineering staff are critical to ensuring the reliable and safe delivery of our services to the travelling public.
  • Growth: Benefit from structured training, clear career progression, and opportunities to specialise in cutting-edge engineering systems.
  • Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
The Opportunity
We are seeking exceptional and highly motivated engineers to join our engineering teams in Dublin and Shannon. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national service and advance your career in a rewarding and challenging role with excellent long term opportunities.

Your Career Path
The role of Engineer generally1 commences with working in a shift role at the 24 hour / 7 day a week Technical Control Desk (TCD) where full competency training is provided. Engineers will be trained to become Level-A Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel (ATSEP) covering a wide range of systems (e.g. Communications, Surveillance, M&E, Navigation Aids and Networks and Security systems). Over time Engineers can work towards gaining more in-depth, expert knowledge in one of the Domains to become Level B ATSEP qualified and become part of a team responsible for the delivery of projects and ongoing maintenance of operational assets.
Subject to Airnav Ireland Technical Services’ resourcing requirements 

What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Degree in a relevant technical discipline, e.g. 
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Systems/Software/Server Engineering
  • Networks/Cybersecurity Engineering
  • System Safety/Compliance Engineering
  • Avionics Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
AND
 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • The ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
  • Proven ability to prioritise workload
  • Flexibility to operate in a 24/7, 365 environment
  • Ability to undertake project systems engineering and project management tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written English language skills due to the critical importance of clear communications with air traffic control in a safety critical environment.
Desirable:
  • Engineering experience and knowledge of air traffic control systems, in particular those used to provide services at an international airport.  
  • Understanding of computer & network systems
  • Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Experience and knowledge of systems engineering in a regulated environment
  • Experience and understanding of systems integration, system test and evaluation methods.
  • Experience of safety critical systems operation and maintenance
  • An understanding of the Company’s customers and regulatory environment.
What We Offer
  • Highly competitive salary and excellent terms and conditions (the salary scale for this role ranges from circa €52,907- €125,663) with entry salary dependent upon experience.
  • Annual incremental salary review
  • Career progression
  • 31 days annual leave per year
  • Comprehensive competency training programme
  • Onsite gymnasium
  • Accredited Employee Wellbeing Programme
  • Bespoke career development opportunities
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Sick pay schemes
  • Family-friendly policies
  • A rewarding, challenging role working in a safety critical environment, as part of a team.
How to Apply
Send your Cover Letter and CV (detailing your experience and suitability) to the Human Resources Directorate at [email protected] by 16:00pm on Monday 1st December 2025.

Please note the following:
  • Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU.
  • A panel may be formed as a result of the interview process.
AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.