Executive Engineer (Communications)

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation authority in Singapore seeks a Project Manager for Communications, Navigation Aid and Surveillance (CNS) Systems. The candidate will manage resources, oversee maintenance contractors, and ensure project quality. Candidates must have a background in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, good communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Experience in cybersecurity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing project resources and schedules.
• Ability to conduct market research and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance contractors to ensure high performance of CNS Systems.
• Oversee project management including procurement and implementation.
• Support implementation of new systems and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Trained in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Job description

What the role is

You will be responsible for the project management and supervision of maintenance of our state‑of‑the‑art mission‑critical Communications, Navigation Aid and Surveillance (CNS) Systems. You will ensure the overall quality & integrity of the projects, maintain the CNS Systems in accordance to international standards and best practices, and enhance both the software and hardware of the existing CNS Systems.

What you will be working on

You will manage the project resources and schedules by working with both internal and external parties to deliver facilities and systems that meet the specified standards. You will also manage our maintenance contractors to ensure that all maintenance services are performed and the CNS Systems are maintained to the highest performance standards.

You will be responsible for the project management of any system replacement, including the whole procurement and implementation process as well as support the implementation of new systems. You will conduct market research, evaluate emerging technologies and participate in their demonstrations to assess suitability for use in CAAS' environment. The results of these evaluations and studies would determine the concept and technical approach for future projects.

What we are looking for

• Trained in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering and/or Engineering (Computing/ Telecommunication) or equivalent
• Good communication and writing skills, interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and an aptitude for detail
• Able to work independently and also good team player who is able to work with officers of all levels
• Experience in cybersecurity will be beneficial
• Have an analytical and open mind, and be self-driven
• Ability to work outside working hours for system maintenance/ deployment activities
• Ability to travel for overseas visits, meetings, conferences and trainings

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.