Engineer/Lead Engineer, Transmission and Transport, Mobile Core

Engineer/Lead Engineer, Transmission and Transport, Mobile Core & Transmission, xCDI
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The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which aims to pioneer innovation solutions and develop world class science and technology capabilities to transform and empower the Home Team in delivering safety and security for Singapore.
The jobholder would deliver communication capabilities and technologies to the Home Team. The jobholder is responsible for the system engineering aspects of various projects and trials within the Comms domain, identifying and evaluating technologies of interest to the Home Team.
Responsibilities
The jobholder will be responsible for the following:
Responsible for end-to-end design (including security) of transmission and transport systems to meet Home Team Departments' (HTDs') operational needs, ensuring long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
Gather users’ requirements, conduct trials, obtain budget approval, writing tender documents (including requirements and technical specifications), perform tender evaluation, procurement, project management and vendor management
Plan and manage projects of new or existing transmission and transport networks, including technology selection, network topology & capacity planning, service rollout and performance improvement etc.
Plan near-term and long-term architectural evolution, including technology selection, network topology and capacity planning for new and existing networks.
Analyse and communicate architectural differences between solution methods, addressing integration challenges across different platforms.
Lead complete project lifecycle including requirements gathering, trials, budget approvals, tender management (preparation, evaluation, procurement) and vendor management.
Identify and mitigate project risks early, assess implications, and escalate critical matters to management when necessary.
Provide regular updates to HTX management on project milestones, issues and expenditure status.
Oversee system integration, acceptance testing (UAT, FAT, OSAT, SSAT), and regression testing to ensure deliverables meet specifications.
Ensure proper system configuration, change management, and version control.
Verify delivered hardware and software support status, maintaining accurate asset documentation.
Monitor vendor performance in resolving system faults within contractual turnaround time.
Ensure systems meet contractual availability requirements while optimising life-cycle cost (LCC) and spare parts management.
Identify and analyse critical design parameters affecting system performance.
Monitor and maintain operational requirements compliance within approved budgets.
Effectively engage with stakeholders, including various agencies and Home Team Departments (HTDs).
Perform any other duties as assigned by HTX Senior Management or Deputy Director.
Job Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related engineering fields.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in a suitably sized enterprise environment.
Strong technical knowledge of transmission and transport technologies, including Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), IP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), Service Orchestration and Network Slicing.
Experience in telecommunications industry, with knowledge of transport technologies (such as DWDM and IP/MPLS).
Experience in telecommunications industry with 5G technologies preferred, including knowledge of standards such as 3GPP and ETSI.
Basic knowledge in 5G Network Functions (NFs), NFV and SDN mechanisms.
Experience in Quantum-Safe Technologies (including Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)), as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation in transmission networks would be advantageous.
Preferably relevant disciplines and professional certifications from major telecommunications vendors/suppliers.
Preference will be given to candidates with project management certifications and professionally recognised networking certifications (such as CCNP, CCIE).
Strong planning and project management abilities, with demonstrated problem-solving, facilitation and organizational skills.
Strong interest in technology and innovation.
Competent, self-motivated, pro-active, dedicated and responsible as well as having the ability to work independently without the need for close supervision.
All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Media
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