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Flight Data Processing Systems (FDPS) Engineer

  • Dublin or Shannon

    Closing date: 4/03/2026

Job Purpose
The AirNav Ireland TopSky ATC One program will design, install and commission an advanced Flight Data Processing System for the provision of Air Traffic Control Services in airspace controlled by AirNav Ireland. AirNav Ireland will install the TopSky ATC One system at its sites in Dublin, Shannon and Cork.  TopSky One is an air traffic control automation solution for the delivery of safe and efficient airspace operations.

The successful candidates will work in the TopSky ATC One program participating in the system design, installation, test and commissioning phases. The successful candidate will be based at the Air Traffic Control Centre at Dublin Airport or the Air Traffic Control Centre at Shannon but may be required to work temporarily at any of the AirNav Ireland sites.

Following successful commissioning of the TopSky ATC One system, the successful candidate will be a member of the FDPS Domain team and will provide ATSEP Level B system support to the operational system. As part of the FDPS Domain team the successful candidate will provide out-of-office-hours support within the context of the Airnav engineering technical call out scheme.

AirNav Ireland maintains a ATSEP Competency and Licensing program. ATSEP Level B is the competency level required for engineers operating and/or maintaining operational air traffic control equipment. AirNav Ireland, through the TopSky ATC One program will provide all training and resources required to achieve the appropriate ATSEP Level B rating.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • System design review for AirNav Ireland installation of TopSky ATC One system
  • Design and analysis of cyber security solutions affecting TopSky ATC One system
  • Design and analysis of interfaces between TopSky ATC One system and other Airnav systems.
  • System installation works including supervision of cabling, electrical works, server/workstation preparation, system configuration and software deployment
  • System validation works including test of system interfaces, system performance and system resilience/robustness
  • Provide system expertise to support safety analysis activities
  • System commissioning works
  • Post-commissioning system support including on-call liability
  • Other duties as may be assigned, where appropriate.
Reports To: TopSky ATC One Program Manager and (post system commissioning) FDPS Domain Manager    
Direct Reports: Not Applicable

Relationships
Internal:  In addition to direct reporting relationships above the post holder is required to liaise with all personnel and Directorates in the Company
External: The postholder is required to liaise with all appropriate external bodies, providers, suppliers, and companies.

PERSON SPECIFICATON
Education, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Essential:
  • Third level qualification in Electronic\Electrical Engineering OR Computer Science OR Computer Engineering
  • Minimum of three years’ experience working as a computer network system administrator
  • Knowledge and experience of network design, implementation and administration
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing cyber security solutions in a distributed network environment
  • Knowledge and experience of Linux type operating systems
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable:
  • Knowledge and experience of Kubernetes or equivalent containerised architecture
  • Knowledge and experience of Proxmox or equivalent virtualisation technologies
  • CCNA or equivalent network administration qualification
  • Knowledge of Flight Data Processing Systems and related air traffic control functionalities
How to Apply
Applications (Cover letter & CV), giving full details of experience and suitability for the position, should be emailed to the Human Resources Directorate at [email protected] no later than 16:00hrs on Wednesday 4th March 2026.   

Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU. 

AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbreviations:
ATM: Air Traffic Management
ATC: Air Traffic Control
ATSEP: Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
FDPS: Flight Data Processing Systems