Engineer / Executive Engineer (Ecosystem Development)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CAAS is seeking an officer to join the Ecosystem Development section under the Next Generation Programme Office. The role supports strategic engineering development for next-generation Air Navigation Services systems and helps grow CAAS’s long-term engineering capabilities.

The candidate will work on AI engineering, knowledge graphs, model training, evaluation and prompt engineering, while coordinating with stakeholders and partners to deliver program milestones and strategic updates.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, IT, CS or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders is preferred.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI engineering practices and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to build and sustain local engineering capabilities for next‑generation ANS systems.
• Identify emerging technologies to support long-term engineering development.
• Contribute to AI engineering work including knowledge graphs, AI-enabled solutions, and model training/evaluation.
• Apply AI and digital engineering tools to support requirements analysis, knowledge management, automation, testing and decision support.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to track progress and resolve implementation issues.
• Maintain integrated plans and prepare senior management updates on capability development.
• Engage internal stakeholders, industry partners, vendors and research organisations to advance capability development and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Strong communication

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Team-oriented

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering, Information Systems, IT or Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Knowledge graphs

AI-powered platforms

Model training and evaluation

Prompt engineering

Digital engineering tools

Job description

What the role is

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is seeking a motivated officer to join the Ecosystem Development section under the Next Generation Programme Office. The role supports strategic engineering development initiatives for next-generation Air Navigation Services (ANS) systems and contributes to the development of CAAS’s long-term engineering capabilities.

What you will be working on

• Engineering Capability Development
• Develop and implement plans to build and sustain local engineering capabilities for next-generation ANS systems
• Identify emerging technologies and capability needs to support long-term engineering development
• Contribute to AI engineering work, including domain knowledge graphs, AI-enabled solutions, and model training, evaluation and fine-tuning
• Apply AI and digital engineering tools to support requirements analysis, knowledge management, automation, testing and decision support
• Programme Implementation
• Support deployment of CAAS engineers and strategic partners within ANS programmes
• Coordinate with stakeholders to track progress and resolve implementation issues
• Maintain integrated plans and prepare senior management updates on capability development
• Stakeholder and Industry Engagement
• Engage internal stakeholders, industry partners, vendors and research organisations to advance capability development, knowledge transfer and engineering outcomes
• Facilitate collaboration across CAAS divisions and external stakeholders to support programme delivery

What we are looking for

• Trained in Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
• While experience in aviation or engineering systems development is preferred, fresh graduates with relevant fields of study are welcome to apply.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving diverse technologies and multiple stakeholders is preferred
• Hands-on familiarity with AI engineering practices, AI-powered platforms and digital engineering tools, including knowledge graphs, model training, evaluation and fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
• Good understanding of data governance, responsible AI practices, and the management of engineering data and artefacts required to support AI-enabled solutions
• Ability to understand technical concepts, assess emerging technologies and translate engineering needs into plans, reports and stakeholder proposals
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with sound judgment under pressure
• Self-driven, team-oriented and able to travel for overseas training, meetings and work assignments if required
• Your appointment designation will be commensurate with your relevant work experience.
• Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for permanent appointment or subsequent contract renewal.

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