Engineer / Senior Engineer (Surveillance)

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore invites applications from engineers to manage projects and oversee maintenance of mission-critical surveillance systems that monitor aircraft in the air and on the airport ground. You will ensure system quality, safety, and cybersecurity compliance, coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and government agencies, and plan upgrades to hardware, software and networks.

A strong team player with good communication and analytical skills is essential, with the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, open-minded and self-driven.
• Able to work night shifts and respond on-site as required.
• Willingness to travel overseas for visits, meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and oversee maintenance of mission-critical surveillance systems.
• Ensure quality, safety, performance and international standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and government agencies.
• Plan upgrades to system hardware, software and networks.
• Investigate faults and follow up on audit and cybersecurity findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-driven

Education

Electrical, electronic, computing or telecommunications engineering

Tools

Linux

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Job description

What the role is:

You will manage projects and oversee the maintenance of mission-critical surveillance systems that support the safe and reliable monitoring of aircraft in the air and on the airport ground. These systems include radars, Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B), multilateration, surface movement guidance and control systems, and the networks that connect them.

You will ensure the overall quality and integrity of projects, maintain the surveillance systems and their supporting networks in accordance with international standards and best practices, and enhance the software and hardware of existing systems and networks.

What you will be working on:

• Ensure systems meet the required quality, safety, performance and international standards.
• Manage maintenance contractors and ensure that maintenance work is completed to the required standards.
• Ensure compliance with CAAS and relevant government requirements, including cybersecurity requirements.
• Investigate system faults and follow up on audit and cybersecurity findings with support from maintenance contractors and system suppliers.
• Plan and carry out upgrades to existing system hardware, software and networks.
• Manage project resources and schedules, working with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and other external parties.
• Manage the procurement and implementation of replacement surveillance systems.
• Coordinate with government agencies, system suppliers, consultants, auditors and other stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Trained in electrical, electronic, computing or telecommunications engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience in the operation or maintenance of safety-critical systems, such as radars, is preferred.
• Knowledge of implementing cybersecurity requirements or administering operating systems, such as Linux-based operating systems, will be an advantage.
• Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and attention to detail.
• A good team player who can work effectively with officers at all levels.
• Analytical, open-minded and self-driven.
• Able to support night work and duties.
• Able to respond on-site at any time.
• Able to travel overseas for visits, meetings, conferences and training.

About Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d'etre is to develop the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, expanding Singapore's links to the rest of the world. We enable opportunities through aviation, making connections, opening doors and enabling choices in people's lives.