Lead/ Engineer, App & Service Enablement, Mobile Core & Transmission, xCDI New Permanent/Contract Closing on 04 Nov 2026

EDB; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency delivering transformative, operationally ready solutions for homeland security. We seek an Engineer/Lead Engineer to manage end-to-end telecom software and infrastructure projects for Mission Critical Communication Services, guiding architecture and deployment from concept to delivery.

You will collaborate with HTX stakeholders to interpret requirements, conduct trials, and manage budgets, while ensuring security, availability, and cost efficiency

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience for Engineer/Lead Engineer in a medium to large enterprise environment.
• Experience with 4G/5G telecom tech and Android smartphone systems design or implementation is preferred.
• Cloud telecom implementations and service orchestration exposure are advantages.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end application development, including security, for Mission Critical Communication Services for HTX Home Team Departments.
• Interpret user requirements, conduct trials, obtain budget approvals, write technical specs, and manage the implementation lifecycle.
• Develop Communications-as-a-Service (CaaS) with knowledge of 5G design, NFV, NS, and REST/Android APIs.
• Plan near- and long-term architecture evolution and new capability needs for Applications Enablement.
• Explain complex architectural designs clearly to diverse stakeholders and integrate solutions across platforms.
• Ensure contractual availability, lifecycle cost considerations, and spares optimisation.
• Ensure resilient design with automated recovery and scaling with Day 2 teams.
• Oversee testing (acceptance, UAT/FAT/OSAT/SSAT) and verify tender specifications.

Conhecimentos

5G knowledge

Android systems

Stakeholder engagement

Project deployment

Independent / proactive

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Eng, CS, Information Systems or related

Descrição da vaga

What the role is:

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency that brings together diverse scientific and engineering capabilities to develop transformative, operationally ready solutions for public safety. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower the Home Team with cutting-edge capabilities. Guided by our mission to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage, we are committed to keeping Singapore the safest place on planet Earth. Enterprise Communications and Digital Infrastructure (xCDI) architects and delivers transformative enterprise ICT infrastructure, communications and cybersecurity solutions, building on our expertise in:

• Cellular communications
• Networks
• Endpoints
• Sensors

What you will be working on:

• Manage end-to-end application development, including security, for Mission Critical Communication Services (MCX) for the Home Team Departments (HTDs) to enhance their operational readiness.
• Understand and interpret users’ requirements, conduct trials, obtain budget approval, write technical specifications, and be responsible for the implementation lifecycle development of new communication services.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of end-to-end 5G design, including security, Service Orchestration, Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV), Network Slicing (NS), and relevant Android API (REST/RESTful) skills, thereby developing Communications-as-a-Service (CaaS) to meet HTDs’ operational needs.
• Plan near- and long-term architecture evolution and new capability needs for Applications Enablement.
• Demonstrate good presentation skills, with an emphasis on explaining deep technical architectural designs, logic, methods, challenges and approaches in layman’s terms, particularly for integrating solutions built on different platforms.
• Ensure that the system meets contractual availability requirements and incorporate life cycle cost (LCC) considerations and spares optimisation as part of the technical requirements.
• Have knowledge and experience in resilient solution design, with automated service/system recovery and scaling, together with the Day 2 team.
• Identify and study all preliminary and critical design parameters that may affect the operational and technical performance of the system.
• Participate in acceptance tests, such as UAT, FAT, OSAT and SSAT, and ensure that deliverables meet tender specifications.
• Be responsible for initial System Configuration Management.
• Ensure that delivered hardware and software have not reached end of support, with proper system versioning and accurate capture of delivered assets.
• Ensure that vendors resolve system faults, including hardware or software bugs, within the contractual turnaround time. For new software fixes, perform regression testing to ensure complete bug resolution without degradation of existing functions.
• Perform system upgrades and regression testing.
• Ensure that project delivery remains within schedule and budget, and that project issues are resolved promptly or escalated to management for attention.
• Provide regular project updates to HTX management on project milestones, issues and expenditure.
• Ensure that projects are implemented according to the approved project plan, meet users’ operational needs, and are delivered within the agreed project timeline and approved budget.
• Identify potential project risks early, assess their implications for the organisation and project, and recommend risk mitigation measures to minimise project delays.
• Effectively engage and manage all relevant stakeholders to deliver communications services and capabilities.
• Ensure the proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components so that the system is delivered according to contractual requirements.
• Work with external agencies and/or Home Team Departments (HTDs).
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related Engineering fields.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience for Engineer/Lead Engineer in a suitably sized enterprise environment.
• Working experience or training in 4G/5G telecommunications is preferred, with extensive knowledge of wireless 3GPP or ETSI and Android smartphone systems design or implementation.
• Preferably, relevant training and experience from telecommunications industry product and services players.
• Knowledge of cloud telecommunications implementation and service orchestration exposure is an advantage.
• Strong planning and project deployment skills, with relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and organising capabilities.
• Strong interest in technology and innovation.
• Competent, self-motivated, proactive, dedicated and responsible, with the ability to work independently without close supervision.

All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.