Lead Engineer/ Engineer, Transmission & Transport, Mobile Core, xCDI

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

Job summary

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency focused on transformative, operation-ready solutions for public safety. The Enterprise Communications and Digital Infrastructure (xCDI) team designs and delivers ICT, networks and cybersecurity capabilities across Home Team departments.

You will lead end-to-end design of transmission networks, gather requirements, manage budgets and vendors, and drive architectural evolution with a focus on security and lifecycle cost optimizations.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a suitably sized enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of transmission and transport technologies including DWDM, MPLS, SD-WAN and network slicing.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end transmission/transport systems, including security, for HTD needs.
• Gather requirements, conduct trials, obtain budgets, write tender documents and evaluate tenders.
• Plan and manage transmission/transport networks, including topology, capacity, rollout and improvements.
• Plan architectural evolution for new and existing networks, including technology selection and capacity planning.
• Analyse architectural differences and integration challenges across platforms.
• Lead full project lifecycle: requirements, trials, budget, tender, procurement and vendor management.
• Monitor risks, escalate to management, and report milestones and expenditures.

Skills

DWDM

MPLS

SD-WAN

Network Slicing

5G knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Tools

CCNP/CCIE Certifications

Networking Certifications

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.

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

• Responsible for end-to-end design (including security) of transmission and transport systems to meet Home Team Departments' (HTDs') operational needs, ensuring long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
• Gather users’ requirements, conduct trials, obtain budget approval, writing tender documents (including requirements and technical specifications), perform tender evaluation, procurement, project management and vendor management.
• Plan and manage projects of new or existing transmission and transport networks, including technology selection, networkbtopology & capacity planning, service rollout and performance improvement etc
• Plan near-term and long-term architectural evolution, including technology selection, network topology and capacity planning for new and existing networks.
• Analyse and communicate architectural differences between solution methods, addressing integration challenges across different platforms.
• Lead complete project lifecycle including requirements gathering, trials, budget approvals, tender management (preparation, evaluation, procurement) and vendor management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks early, assess implications, and upscale critical matters to management when necessary.
• Provide regular updates to HTX management on project milestones, issues and expenditure status.
• Oversee system integration, acceptance testing (UAT, FAT, OSAT, SSAT), and regression testing to ensure deliverables meet specifications.
• Ensure proper system configuration, change management, and version control.
• Verify delivered hardware and software support status, maintaining accurate asset documentation.
• Monitor vendor performance in resolving system faults within contractual turnaround time.
• Ensure systems meet contractual availability requirements while optimising life-cycle cost (LCC) and spare parts management.
• Identify and analyse critical design parameters affecting system performance.
• Monitor and maintain operational requirements compliance within approved budgets.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders, including various agencies and Home Team Departments (HTDs).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by HTX Senior Management or Deputy Director.

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related engineering fields.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a suitably sized enterprise environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of transmission and transport technologies, including Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), IP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), Service Orchestration and Network Slicing.
• Experience in telecommunications industry, with knowledge of transport technologies (such as DWDM and IP/MPLS).
• Experience in telecommunications industry with 5G technologies preferred, including knowledge of standards such as 3GPP and ETSI.
• Basic knowledge in 5G Network Functions (NFs), NFV and SDN mechanisms.
• Experience in Quantum-Safe Technologies (including Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)), as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation in transmission networks would be advantageous.
• Preferably relevant disciplines and professional certifications from major telecommunications vendors/suppliers.
• Preference will be given to candidates with project management certifications and professionally recognised networking certifications (such as CCNP, CCIE).
• Strong planning and project management abilities, with demonstrated problem-solving, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Strong interest in technology and innovation.
• Competent, self-motivated, pro-active, dedicated and responsible as well as having the ability to work independently without the need for 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.