As an Aviation Ground Systems Engineer, you will need to master following:

• airport electrical systems
• airport operating environment
• airport safety regulations
• analyse software specifications
• apply airport standards and regulations
• carry out research on ground systems
• ensure compliance with airport security measures
• execute software tests
• global navigation satellite system performance parameters
• ground segment
• hardware architectures
• interact with airport stakeholders
• levels of software testing
• measure software usability
• supervise maintenance activities in airports
• test ground system performance
• use ICT equipment in maintenance activities
• utilise computer-aided software engineering tools
• work in an aviation team

More generally, an aviation ground systems engineer is also versed in:

• illegal substances
• interpret visual literacy
• read 3D displays
• solve ICT system problems
• use different communication channels
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• perform risk analysis
• promote environmental awareness