Assistant Manager, Satellite & NTN Network Development

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech's Infocomm Resource and Networks Division (IRN) invites a qualified engineer to join the satellite regulatory framework team. You will help administer Singapore’s satellite rules, liaise with ministries and regulators, and contribute to ITU activities on NTN for 5G and future networks.

The role requires a background in electrical and electronics engineering, 2+ years in satellite comms, and strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Background in electrical and electronics engineering, preferably with major in info-communications technologies and/or telecommunications.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience, preferably in satellite communications area.
• Good knowledge of ITU Radio Regulation is an advantage.
• Proven track record in assuming overall responsibilities and excellent facilitation skills, with very strong follow through abilities when leading work assignments, driving team to resolutions and delivery.
• A good team player whom enjoys the intellectual stimulation of collaborating with colleagues and industry counterparts both locally and at international arena.
• Good presentation, written and communication skills.
• Works well in multicultural workplace.

Responsibilities

• Administer and review of Singapore’s satellite regulatory framework
• Liaison with other key Ministries and government agencies in embracing new space economy, especially in the emergence of non-geostationary satellite network and systems
• Work in a team to participate in ITU activities for satellite networks, particularly in the satellite operational matters by Singapore Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for 5G and Future Networks
• With an increasing interest from the satellite communication industry for NTN – focusing on satellite and terrestrial integration and network infrastructure, as well as for 5G/6G communications. The work focus would require: Study, review, and architect the emergent capabilities of NTN that can help expand the reach of 5G technology in the realization of new use cases, leading into 5G Advanced/6G systems
• Assess deployment options, and the integration architecture with the Geo-/Meo-/Leo-stationary satellites, as well as possible co-existence with terrestrial networks involving spectrum usage
• As part of a dynamic team in managing spectrum resource in the division, you are also required to study the regulatory landscape pertinent for satellite networks, both in space and ground segments, and develop acute know-how of radio frequency interoperability/interference and safety‑related matters.

Skills

Strong facilitation

Team leadership

Delivery-focused

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Multicultural teamwork

Team player

ITU Radio Regulation knowledge

Satellite communications experience

Education

Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree

2+ years experience in satellite communications

Job description

GovTech's Infocomm Resource and Networks Division (IRN) invites a qualified engineer to join the satellite regulatory framework team. You will help administer Singapore’s satellite rules, liaise with ministries and regulators, and contribute to ITU activities on NTN for 5G and future networks.

The role requires a background in electrical and electronics engineering, 2+ years in satellite comms, and strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.