AI Mission Engineer

NCS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS PTE. LTD. is seeking an AI Mission Engineer to own end-to-end AI transformation engagements for clients in Singapore. You will identify opportunities, build business cases, lead POC initiatives, and ensure value realization through adoption and measurable outcomes.

Join a cross-functional team and partner with AI natives, factory, integration, and institute groups to deliver high-impact, enterprise-scale AI solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder influence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, business transformation, or client-facing tech roles.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into technology solutions.
• Experience leading client engagements from discovery to delivery.
• Ability to influence C-level stakeholders.
• Background in change management or transformation programs is valued.

Responsibilities

• Originate AI opportunities by understanding client processes and objectives.
• Lead discovery to define the real problem.
• Develop business cases articulating ROI and transformation potential.
• Lead POC/POV initiatives from scoping to execution.
• Partner with clients as trusted advisor throughout AI journey.
• Drive adoption and measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with AI Natives, AI Factory, AI Integration, and AI Institute teams.
• Contribute to industry AI strategies and share insights.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Communication

Problem-Solving

Relationship

Commercial Acumen

Resilience

LLMs

Tools

RAG

Vector Databases

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking exceptionalAI Mission Engineerstojoin our AI Mission Engineering Team – a specialized group ofopportunityoriginatorswho discover, create, and drive AI transformationopportunities from problem identification through to measurable businessimpact.

As an AI Mission Engineer, you won't just implementtechnology – you'll own the entire journey. You'll work directly with clientsto uncover friction in their processes, create compelling business cases, leadproof-of-concepts, and stay engaged through execution to ensure adoption andvalue realization. You are the single point of contact who translates complexAI possibilities into tangible business outcomes.

What Makes a Mission Engineer

Mission Engineers are defined by three essential traits thatwork in concert: theability to find the real problem(notjust the stated symptom), the drive of achange maker with high energywhobuilds trust and influences through ideas, and the skill of atechnologytranslatorwho deconstructs complex AI concepts into clear,business-relevant insights. These individuals are hustlers with anentrepreneurial mindset—they work beyond traditional boundaries, demonstraterelentless grit and resourcefulness, and maintain an intense bias for action.They take end-to-end ownership from opportunity origination through valuerealization, creating burning platforms that drive urgency while serving as thesingle point of contact throughout the engagement. Mission Engineers questionthe status quo, zoom in on root causes, build strong relationships across allorganizational levels, and filter signal from noise to highlight what trulymatters to business leaders. They commit to outcomes, not just outputs—ensuringadoption and measurable impact as a promise to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Origination:Identify AI opportunities by deeply understanding client processes, pain points, and strategic objectives across your industry domain
• Problem Definition:Lead discovery sessions to define the real problem, not just the stated symptom
• Business Case Development:Create compelling burning platforms that articulate business value, ROI, and transformation potential
• Proof-of-Concept Leadership:Own POC/POV initiatives from scoping through execution, demonstrating tangible value
• Client Partnership:Serve as trusted advisor and single point of contact throughout the AI journey
• Adoption & Impact:Drive change management, user adoption, and measurable business outcomes – not just code delivery
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Work with AI Natives, AI Factory, AI Integration, and AI Institute teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Thought Leadership:Contribute to industry-specific AI strategies and share insights across the Mission Engineering community

Required Qualifications & Experience

Domain Expertise (Deep knowledge in one or more sectors)

• Defence
• Homeland Security
• Public Service
• Central Government
• Education
• Healthcare
• Transport
• Telco
• Financial Services
• Commercial

Professional Experience

• Relevant industry experience in consulting, business transformation, solution architecture, or client-facing technology roles
• Proven track record of identifying business problems and translating them into technology solutions
• Experience leading client engagements from opportunity identification through implementation
• Demonstrated ability to influence C-level and senior stakeholders
• Background in change management, adoption strategies, or transformation programs is highly valued

Technical Understanding

• Strong conceptual understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, agentic workflows, and analytics
• Ability to understand technical architectures (e.g., RAG, vector databases, LLMs) without needing to code
• Familiarity with AI use cases across knowledge retrieval, automation, copilots, and intelligent agents
• Understanding of data governance, AI safety, security, and responsible AI principles

Essential Competencies

• Communication Excellence:Ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical business leaders using clear, jargon-free language
• Problem-Solving:Root cause analysis, critical thinking, and structured problem decomposition
• Relationship Building:Establish trust and credibility quickly with diverse stakeholders
• Commercial Acumen:Understand business models, P&L impact, and ROI frameworks
• Resilience & Adaptability:Thrive in ambiguity, navigate setbacks, and maintain momentum

Why Join NCS as an AI Mission Engineer?

• Impact:Drive real transformation, not just technology deployment
• Ownership:End-to-end accountability from idea to measurable outcomes
• Community:Join a growing team of Mission Engineers across industries and corporate functions
• Innovation:Work with cutting-edge AI capabilities through NCS AI Central Teams
• Growth:Continuous learning, industry exposure, and leadership development opportunities
• Purpose:Build a better future by helping clients solve meaningful problems