Lead Engineer/Engineer, Specialist Capability Systems, PPMC

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for homeland security in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual to conduct user engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, and prepare technical documentation for projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or IT, along with relevant experience and a strong interest in technology and innovation. This position is on a two-year contract with potential for permanent tenure.

Qualifications

• More than 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong interest in technologies and innovation.
• Familiarity with the Home Team environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user engagements to understand capability gaps.
• Perform active market research and vendor engagements.
• Prepare technical documents for projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Networking

Curiosity & adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering/Computer Science/IT

Job description

What the role is:

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.

What you will be working on:

• Conduct User engagements to understand, consolidate and translate capability gaps, further capability demands into ops-technology masterplans. Identification of Ops-push and Tech-push opportunities to bring in relevant internal expertise for trials and projects.• Support Deputy Director/Head to keep track of overall status of capability demands identified for specific Ops users (e.g market surveys, trials, projects).• Perform active market research, market and vendor engagements for identified capability demands areas.• Support Deputy Director/Head to obtain approval of Approval of Requirements papers for projects, and ensure timely delivery of projects within the committed schedule and budget, ensuring project issues are timely resolved or escalated to management for attention.• Effectively engage and manage all relevant stakeholders to deliver system.• Ensure proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components so the system is delivered according to contractual requirements.• Prepare technical documents such as technical specifications (for tenders), system design documents, technical interface agreements, various test plans (factory acceptance, on site acceptance, etc.) and test reports, if required.• Work with external agencies and/or Home Team Departments (HTDs) to bring in the necessary systems and data through proper technical interface agreements.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines• Preferably more than 3-5 years of relevant working experience.• Strong interest in technologies and innovationPersonal Characteristics & Behaviours• Good networking ability to build and maintain working relationships with stakeholders as well as potential vendors• Curiosity, adaptability and attitude of continuous learning to understand industry, emerging trends and new technology areas• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset to identify gaps/opportunities and to craft innovative solutions for them.• Project management skills. PMP or equivalent certification would be an advantage.• Ability to work independently and as a team.• Familiarity with the Home Team environment would be an advantage.All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed andconsidered 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.#LI-JW1

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.