Assistant Director (Integration & Analysis)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF Singapore is seeking a Human Factor Engineering expert to ensure soldier systems are ergonomically designed and well integrated, enhancing performance and experience.

You will review designs, conduct tests and evaluations, and analyse results to optimise human-system integration. Collaboration with defence technologists and academia will be key to advancing human performance studies.

Qualifications

• Education in Human Factor Engineering or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience applying HFE knowledge in product design and test/evaluations.
• Good network amongst HFE practitioners.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to attend overseas seminars and conferences.
• Ability to conduct test and evaluations in both laboratory and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Review the design of various soldier systems and provide input for improvements.
• Design Test and Evaluations to identify human factor issues across soldier systems.
• Analyse Test and Evaluation results to optimise human-system integration.
• Develop and conduct periodic reviews of HFE matrices for soldier systems.
• Collaborate with Defence Technology Community and tertiary institutions on research and trials.
• Apply HFE knowledge in a military/Army context with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

Human Factor Engineering or related field

Job description

What the role is:

You play a pivotal role in ensuring that every soldier is equipped with ergonomically designed equipment that is well integrated and optimises their performance, by providing Human Factor Engineering (HFE) domain expertise for all soldier systems acquisition, design, development, and test and evaluations.

What you will be working on:

Review the design of various soldier systems and provide specialist input for improvements- Design Test and Evaluations to identify human factor issues across a range of soldier systems- Analyse Test and Evaluation results to optimise human-system integration and enhance soldiers' performance and experience- Develop and conduct periodic reviews of HFE matrices for soldier systems- Work with the Defence Technology Community and tertiary institutions to drive Human Performance Research studies and trialsChallenge(s)- Applying HFE knowledge in a military and Army context which is relatively niche, with limited directly relevant references to draw upon- Collaborating closely with operational stakeholders to accurately assess and identify human factor issues for soldier systems

What we are looking for:

• Education in Human Factor Engineering or a related field
• At least 6 years of experience applying HFE knowledge in product design, and in designing test and evaluations to identify human factor issues
• Good network amongst HFE practitioners in the field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to attend relevant overseas seminars and conferences
• Ability to conduct test and evaluations in both laboratory and field settings

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.