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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Sensor Fusion & Data Architecture Lead. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga.
We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.
Major Responsibilities:
Own the end‑to‑end sensor fusion architecture across people, machines, and enterprise systems (edge cloud analytics).
Define reference architecture, data models, APIs, and standards to support simulation, digital twin, and agentic AI.
Act as technical authority across vendors and internal teams, translating business needs into scalable technical patterns.
Act as the business lead for people‑based sensing, working directly with vendors to understand, access, and unlock available data.
Partner with architecture and data science to validate data quality, coverage, and fitness‑for‑purpose, while ensuring privacy‑by‑design.
Serve as the primary interface with OT teams and vendors to identify, access, and document machine‑generated sensor data.
Translate operational use cases (reliability, prediction, optimization, flow dwell, experience etc…) into concrete data and integration requirements.
Validate signal meaning, consistency, and limitations, and ensure machine data is usable downstream for analytics and modeling.
Rapidly prototype analytics and models combining people and machine sensor data to test hypotheses quickly.
Create demo‑ready insights, simulations, and decision support artifacts to prove value and guide investment.
Feed evidence back into sensing priorities, architecture decisions, and roadmap sequencing.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
BA/BS + 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience with Enterprise data architecture, real‑time/streaming data, cloud + edge (Azure preferred), system‑of‑systems design; experience in transportation, smart infrastructure, or operational environments.
Preferred requirements:
Additional Information
This position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week
This is a newly created position.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
