Engineer (Integrated Digital Tower System)

CAA Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CAAS Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore invites an experienced engineer to join the Integrated Digital Tower System (IDTS) section. You will oversee the full lifecycle of Air Navigation Services systems, from architecture and specifications to maintenance and operation, ensuring safety and efficiency of air traffic within Singapore FIR.

You will engage with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and vendors, tackling cybersecurity, risk management, and system integration while

Qualifications

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills are required.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Design system architecture and technical specifications for IDTS.
• Gather operational requirements from users and ensure implementation aligns.
• Conduct market surveys of potential systems and propose design choices.
• Coordinate with authorities for approvals of designs and specs.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee procurement and evaluation of proposed solutions.
• Manage IDTS systems including cybersecurity implementations and policy adherence.
• Deploy systems with vendors, including testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate audits and incident investigations with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Timeline discipline

Education

Engineering (Computing/Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication) or equivalent

Tools

Cybersecurity awareness

Job description

[What the role is]

CAAS Next Generation Programme Office Division is looking for a strong, driven and dynamic esteemed engineer candidate to be part of the Integrated Digital Tower System (IDTS) Section.

You will be part of the team overseeing the entire life cycle management of the software intensive and complex Air Navigation Services (ANS) systems related to the Air Traffic Management (ATM) tower, from its implementation in accordance with the international standards (such as ICAO and Eurocae) to its maintenance. You will play a key role in defining the architecture of the systems, formulating the technical specifications, implementing the systems and operating and maintaining the systems, thereby contributing directly to the safety and efficient management of air traffic operations within Singapore Flight Information Region (FIR).

You will be exposed to a wide spectrum of areas from project management, cybersecurity to comply with CAAS and Government IM8 requirements, safety management to system management. You will work closely with various stakeholders (both internal and external), including other government agencies, consultants, operational users, maintenance teams, renowned equipment and solution providers to deliver and maintain the systems.

[What you will be working on]

• Design the system architecture and formulate the technical specifications for the IDTS systems

• Coordinate with users to gather the operational requirements and ensure that the systems are implemented in accordance with these requirements

• Conduct market surveys of potential systems available in the market

• Seek approval from the relevant authorities to adopt the proposed system design and technical specifications

• Identify and mitigating risks which may impact the successful delivery of the systems

• Perform procurement of the systems, including its evaluation of the proposed solutions

• Manage IDTS systems including cyber-security implementations, as well as the design and engineering information security (e.g. authentication, perimeter security, security compliance tools), technology systems (software & hardware), and security policies/ procedures.

• Implement and deploy the systems with the vendors (including testing and commissioning activities).

• Work closely with multiple stakeholders both internal and external (including other government agencies, system suppliers, maintenance operators, operation users, IT consultants/ auditors etc.) which include coordinate, liaise, support, and conduct meetings to facilitate and validate the implementation in accordance with national and international cybersecurity standards and requirements.

• Coordinate, liaise, support, and conduct internal as well as external audit needs/issues including technical discussions and internal audits (e.g., scanning exercises, penetration tests).

• Conduct investigations into security breaches to determine the cause of the incidents and work closely with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to resolve the incidents, participate in post-incident reporting and study/implement the proposed enhancement to the systems and infrastructure to close the security gaps.

• Manage the maintenance team to maintain the IDTS systems in accordance the required service level

[What we are looking for]

• Training in Engineering (Computing/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication), Information Systems Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent

• Experience in implementing large-scale ICT system-of-system for the entire life cycle is preferred

• Knowledge of system architecture design, system administration, networking and cybersecurity preferred

• Candidate with relevant experiences in air traffic control related systems may be considered for higher appointment

• Good team player who is able to work independently and with officers of all levels

• Good communication, written, interpersonal, analytical, presentation and negotiation skills with positive attitude and a keen sense of details

• Organised and good self-disciplined to meet tight timeline

• Able to work outside working hours and travel overseas occasionally

Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.