Lead Engineer/Engineer, Systems Engineering, R&T, Marine Systems, RAUS CoE

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX is seeking a capable engineer to deliver, deploy and sustain Unmanned Maritime Systems for Home Team Directors, translating proof-of-concept work into operational capability. You will integrate platforms, sensors and C3 systems, coordinate with ops users, vendors and partners, and manage sustainment contracts to ensure high availability.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 3–5 years in project/technology management, with knowledge of systems engineering and OT&E processes;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics or Computer Science.
• 3–5 years of project and technology management experience, MS experience preferred.
• Background in cybersecurity governance and networks is a plus.
• Experience using systems engineering on large, complex systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, deploy and sustain Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) for HTD.
• System integration of platforms, sensors, mission payloads, autonomy and C3 systems.
• Liaise with ops users, collaborators and vendors to meet budget, requirements and schedules.
• Manage sustainment contracts to ensure maintenance throughout in-service period.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on milestones, issues and expenditures.
• Translate MS technology from R&T TRL 4–7 into operational capability.
• Conduct OT&E to validate final articles before transition to operations.
• Ensure proper integration and testing of hardware and software as part of OT&E.
• Perform tech insertion into mid-life upgrades or next-gen platforms/systems.
• Collaborate with Head DevOps/MS to choose buy-vs-build-vs-hybrid approaches.
• Monitor and ensure timely delivery of milestones for R&D workstreams.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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.

This role reports to the Head of Maritime Systems (MS) under the Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems Centre of Expertise (RAUS CoE), who is responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining the Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) capability for the Home Team Departments (HTDs).

The job holder will perform capability development work, either through agile development or Systems Engineering, in collaboration with key strategic partners. He/she will be required to translate proof-of-concept solutions into viable operational capabilities, and conduct Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) to validate the final products before transitioning them into operational systems. The job holder must ensure that all products that pass OT&E are integrated into operational systems, either via mid-life upgrades or as part of next-generation platforms and systems.

Additionally, the job holder will be responsible for the deployment and sustainment of UMS for HTDs. He/she must ensure that the delivered UMS capabilities achieve the desired outcomes of the Ops-Tech Masterplan and support Day 1 delivery programmes to meet operational needs on time. The role also involves overseeing Day 2 operations to ensure that the Home Team’s UMS fleet is well-maintained, highly available, and experiences minimal downtime.

What You Will Be Working On

• Deliver, deploy and maintain UMS for HTDs
• Perform the system integration of multi-variate components, e.g., platforms, sensors, mission payloads, autonomy and Command, Control & Communication (C3) systems etc.
• Liaise and work with multiple stakeholders (i.e. ops users, collaborators and vendors etc) to deliver projects, ensuring that the budget, requirements and schedules are adhered to.
• Manage the sustainment contracts of operational UMS and ensure operational systems go through proper maintenance regime throughout the in-service period.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, highlighting project milestones, issues and expenditure.
• Translate MS technology from multi-year R&T (TRL 4 to 7) programme workstreams into viable operational capability.
• Conduct OT&E to validate the final articles before transiting into operational systems.
• Ensure proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components as part of OT&E.
• Perform tech insertion into operational systems either via mid-life upgrade or into next generation platforms/systems.
• Work closely with Head DevOps/MS to determine the best approach (buy-vs-build-vs-hybrid) to deliver desired operational capability within the shortest reasonable timeframe.
• Monitor and ensure timely delivery of milestones for the R&T workstreams.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering; preferably Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / System Engineering / Computer Science (Post-graduate degree would be an advantage)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in project and technology management, preferably with MS experience
• No experience welcome to apply
• Preferably with basic knowledge of cybersecurity governance best practices and implementation
• Preferably with basic knowledge of communication/datalink/networks
• Preferably with practical experience in applying systems engineering methodology to develop large and complex systems
• Good communication skills and excellent team player
• Self-motivated and committed with a sense of urgency to deliver the desired outcome
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines as well as result oriented
• Strong analytical, planning and project management skills. PMP, system engineering or equivalent certification would be an advantage

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.