Executive Engineer (Communications)

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in aviation is seeking a skilled project manager for mission-critical Communication, Navigation Aid, and Surveillance Systems in Singapore. The successful candidate will oversee project management and system maintenance, ensuring compliance with international standards. They should have a degree in Engineering, strong communication skills, and experience in cybersecurity. This role comes with a three-year contract period with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• Trained in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Good communication and writing skills are essential.
• Experience in cybersecurity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage project resources and schedules.
• Supervise maintenance of CNS Systems.
• Conduct market research for system upgrades.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field

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.