Junior Technical Program Manager (Robotics & UAV system)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Junior / Technical Program Manager to drive drone technology programmes from concept to deployment, blending engineering know-how with cross-functional coordination and client engagement.

You will steer UAV and autonomous system projects across hardware, firmware, software, flight teams, and field operations, turning requirements into scalable architectures and roadmaps while collaborating with partners and customers.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the main technical contact for clients, engineers and internal stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional leadership

Client engagement

Technical program management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Ausbildung

Diploma or degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

PX4

ArduPilot

UAVCAN

Pix4D/Agisoft

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Junior / Technical Program Manager to join a drone technology company focused on niche R&D and a wide range of drone services. You will steer robotics and autonomous system programmes from concept to deployment, combining engineering know-how with cross-team coordination and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategy & Client Engagement

• Serve as the main technical contact for clients, engineers and internal stakeholders.
• Turn operational needs into scalable solutions, system architectures and roadmaps.
• Lead discovery sessions, workshops and kickoff meetings.
• Prepare proposals and commercial scopes grounded in feasibility and cost.
• Nurture client relationships throughout each engagement.

B. Planning & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive planning and delivery across multiple projects, teams and deployments.
• Define timelines, milestones, resourcing and roadmaps.
• Align hardware, firmware, software, flight and field teams.
• Facilitate reviews, sprint planning and risk discussions.
• Track progress, manage dependencies and elevate critical risks.

C. Technical Oversight

• Provide technical direction across UAV and autonomous system development.
• Guide the integration of flight controllers, payloads, communication links and sensors.
• Apply ArduPilot expertise to firmware, hardware design and tuning.
• Verify reliability, regulatory compliance and fit with long-term platform strategy.

D. Field Deployment & Readiness

• Oversee readiness for field trials, pilots and rollouts.
• Coordinate site surveys, configuration, environmental testing and validation.
• Support field teams with troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Record test results, flight data and lessons learned.

E. Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure smooth hand-offs across development, integration and deployment.
• Work with engineers to resolve post-deployment issues.
• Capture insights and best practices for future programmes.
• Feed field feedback and client needs into internal roadmap planning.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years in robotics, UAV or autonomous systems development and deployment.
• Background in hardware or robotics engineering projects.
• Track record managing complex technical or cross-functional engineering work.
• PMP, Agile or Technical Program Management certification.
• Experience with ROS / ROS2, PX4 or other autonomous frameworks.
• Familiarity with UAVCAN, companion computers, edge AI or autonomy stacks.
• Working knowledge of geospatial tools and aerial data platforms (e.g., Pix4D, Agisoft).
• Command of the ArduPilot ecosystem (Pixhawk, MAVLink, Mission Planner, QGroundControl).
• Hands-on drone hardware assembly, tuning and testing.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted shortly.