Engineer / Executive Engineer/ Senior Engineer (Systems Engineering and Development)

[What the role is]

The global Unmanned Systems sector has made quantum leaps and is expected to continue growing rapidly. This growth is encouraged by the interest in developing emerging technologies (such as Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and electric-Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) aircraft) and innovative use-cases for both commercial and recreational use, arising from the benefits that Unmanned Systems bring across multiple industries.

To capture the potential and opportunities of the Unmanned Systems sector for Singapore, the Unmanned Systems Technology, Engineering and Planning (UTEP) Division develops strategies to assess, identify, and forge partnerships with the industry, other civil aviation authorities and research entities, to grow new business areas, initiate greenfield research and develop capabilities. The division also focuses on systems engineering, technology capabilities and strategic planning for the Unmanned Systems Group, in addition to integration, implementation and operational oversight of the maintenance of sensor and command and control (C2) systems.

As an officer in the Systems Engineering and Development section of the UTEP Division, you will implement, manage and maintain large-scale sensor and C2 systems such as Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) Systems. At the onset, you will have opportunities to engage stakeholders to understand their needs, ideate the overall solution and architecture framework, and work with vendors to deliver solutions. With the implementation of the systems, you will manage the maintenance of the systems to ensure the highest level of serviceability throughout the life of the systems. To develop new capabilities for C-UAS and UTM, you will also have the opportunity to research, review, test and assess the latest technological advancements through study trips, engagements with technology providers and other regulators, and technical trials. If this excites you, read on for details of the job responsibilities and requirements. We look forward to your application.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse stakeholders' operational requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Propose solutions and system architecture that meet requirements and ensure that solutions are implemented in accordance with requirements.
• Source, assess and evaluate possible technological solutions to meet operational needs.
• Work with system provider on development of system architecture, technical designs, and specifications to support operational requirements expressed by stakeholders and following existing or industry best practice system development frameworks.
• Undertake project management activities including planning & budgeting, project tracking, prioritisation of features development, contract variation and change request management.
• Participate in system procurement activities including preparation of tender documentation, vendor evaluation and technical reviews
• Implementation and deployment of systems, including testing, commissioning, and system upgrade activities.
• Oversee the cyber-security protection of the systems, ensuring compliance to prevailing industry standards and Government policies.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance and support operations of the systems after commissioning.
• Research, review, test and assess the latest C-UAS and UTM technologies to determine suitable improvements/upgrades/augmentations to existing capabilities.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Trained in one of the following disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Possess knowledge, experience and familiarity in the following:
• Project management of a large-scale real-time software-based system such as a C2 system;
• System architecture design and development (including cloud, microservices and on-premise);
• System administration of Linux/VMware environments, cloud environments, database management (e.g. SQL) and network management;
• Software development life-cycle and quality assurance methodologies, including safety critical systems;
• Cybersecurity and Data security;

• Relevant policies, guidelines and industry best practices (e.g. GovTech's Instruction Manual for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems, Center for Internet Security Benchmarks, etc.)

• Knowledge and experience in disciplines such as RF transmitters, radars, electro-optics, flying platforms, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Big Data, as well as frequency spectrum and communication theory is a plus.

• Prior experience working in an Operations Centre, in aviation industry, and/or in technical standards development (e.g. ASTM, EUROCAE, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and write precise, detailed technical specifications and documentation.
• Calm disposition to handle and resolve unforeseen circumstances.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good ethics and professional conduct, and with strong sense of care, responsibility and teamwork spirit.

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.