Geospatial Data Lead for Space Operations & Earth Observation

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) seeks a data-driven professional to help build Singapore’s space operations capabilities as part of the NSAS hub.

You will work across the Space Situational Awareness Operations Centre, Space Multi-Agency Operations Centre, and Earth Observation Hub, contributing to how Earth Observation data is acquired, processed and delivered to government agencies and partners.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in data exploitation, data analytics, database management, software development and/or cloud infrastructure deployment.
• Familiarity with government security requirements and secure data environments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically, gather requirements, scope solutions, and align stakeholders to ensure technical solutions are grounded in practical business needs.
• Experience in satellite mission control software, space systems, orbital analysis tools, geospatial information systems, and/or space weather monitoring is a plus.
• Experience in programme development and management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical execution of the Singapore Space Operations Hub, covering the end-to-end lifecycle of Earth Observation data from acquisition and processing to delivery.
• Deliver Earth Observation data and products to stakeholders within NSAS, government users, and NSAS partners through the Space Multi-Agency Operations Centre.
• Design and develop data processing pipelines, analytical tools, and reporting systems that transform raw space operations data into actionable intelligence.
• Support decision-making across Singapore’s space ecosystem by developing robust data solutions for NSAS, government agencies, and partners.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans for diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

Software development

Cloud infrastructure

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Geospatial information systems

Satellite mission control software

Tools

GIS software

Data processing pipelines

Cloud platforms

Database management

Job description

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) seeks a data-driven professional to help build Singapore’s space operations capabilities as part of the NSAS hub.

You will work across the Space Situational Awareness Operations Centre, Space Multi-Agency Operations Centre, and Earth Observation Hub, contributing to how Earth Observation data is acquired, processed and delivered to government agencies and partners.