Data Engineer (1 Year Contract)

Thales Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company transport from MRT

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking a data/AI specialist to design and implement scalable data pipelines, dashboards, and digital twin data inputs. You will collaborate with data scientists and domain experts to translate business problems into measurable analytics and ML solutions.

You will lead data quality, real-time data integration, and AI-focused projects, leveraging PowerBI and Flask to deliver intuitive visualizations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with Hadoop/Spark.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL data stores such as PostgreSQL.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Dashboarding and Web Tech: PowerBI, Flask, building interactive dashboards.
• Data for Digital Twin Simulation: model, simulate, and ingest data via JSON/XML/APIs.
• Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and chatbot frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Work with data scientists to understand needs and provide required data.
• Translate business problems into analytical/AI modelling and metrics.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and interfaces.
• Lead end-to-end solution cycle: discovery, modelling, pilot, deployment, monitoring.
• Collect and preprocess data; ensure data quality for analysis.
• Collaborate with data engineers to obtain data from industrial sources.

Skills

Python

SQL

Big data

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

PostgreSQL

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia‑Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with data scientists to understand their needs and provide the data they require.
• Work closely with domain stakeholders to translate business problem into analytical/AI Modelling/ML solutions and clear metrics.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines, software and interfaces with various data sources.
• Involve and manage end-to-end solution cycle: discovery -> feature engineering -> Modelling/experimentation/POC/Pilot -> deployment -> Monitoring -> propose next steps Serve as a technical bridge, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of projects.
• Collect and process the data in a suitable format to support various analytical requirements.
• Oversee data gathering, cleaning, and preprocessing, ensuring data quality and readiness for analysis.
• Work closely with data engineers and other experts to acquire data from industrial sources, including Test benches , IoT devices, sensors, and SCADA systems.
• Perform and integrate data quality checks to identify and correct errors or discrepancies.
• Lead exploratory data analysis and machine learning model development to uncover insights, trends, and optimization opportunities.
• Design models tailored to meet specific project goals, and continually iterate to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business value objectives.
• Create and maintain documentation related to data flows and model, transformations applied, and validation procedures.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to track the success and ROI of deployed tools and models.
• Ensure deployed solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
• Dashboard Development: Design and implement interactive dashboards using PowerBi, Flask (or similar web frameworks), ensuring intuitive visualization of complex datasets for business and technical stakeholders.
• Data for Digital Twin & Simulation: Build and maintain data input for digital twin environments by modeling processes, simulating outcomes, and integrating live data streams through JSON, XML, and APIs.
• AI/Chatbot Solutions: Develop and support intelligent chatbot systems leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and related AI technologies to improve knowledge accessibility and user interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python (or similar languages), SQL, and experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL data stores, such as PostgreSQL.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Dashboarding and Web Technologies: Hands-on experience with PowerBI ,Flask (or similar frameworks),building interactive dashboards, and integrating visualization tools.
• Data for Digital Twin Simulation: Experience in modeling, simulating, and ingesting data through JSON, XML, and APIs for real-time or near-real-time systems.
• Chatbot and AI-Powered Solutions: Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and other chatbot frameworks for knowledge-based interaction systems.

Other Information

• Work Location: Changi North Rise
• Working Days: Monday - Friday
• Company transport provided from designated MRT stations.
• 1 Year Contract, able to renew/extend based on business requirements

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us?