Lead Engineer (Ordnance Design and Performance)

Singapore Army; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Army is seeking an Ordnance Performance Lead to bridge advanced munition technology and soldiers on the ground. You will ensure firepower is optimized for complex battlefield needs and lead the customization of systems for real-world scenarios.

You will coordinate tech integration, including UAV payloads, and plan field tests to validate performance against stringent standards, driving tangible improvements in field readiness and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields.
• Experience with UAVs, control algorithms, or modelling & simulation.

Responsibilities

• Customise munition systems for real-world scenarios with ops users.
• Oversee integration of UAV payloads and precision munitions in the field.
• Plan field tests and trials to validate performance against standards.
• Diagnose issues and work with defence partners to implement improvements.

Skills

Unmanned Systems (UAVs)

Control algorithms

Modelling & simulation

Education

Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or related

Job description

Build the Future of Firepower

About the Role

Are you an engineer who wants to see your designs leave the drawing board and enter the field? As the Ordnance Performance Lead, you serve as the critical technical link between advanced munition technology and the soldiers who depend on it. You aren’t just managing systems; you are ensuring our firepower is optimised for the specific, complex needs of the modern battlefield.

Responsibilities

• Operational Customization and Innovation: Customise munition systems by working with ops users to tackle new operational scenarios and firepower needs, using engineering tools to refine and adapt munition solutions for real-world scenarios.
• Tech Integration: Oversee the practical integration of emerging technologies, such as UAV payloads and precision munitions, ensuring they work reliably in the field.
• Field Performance Validation: Lead the technical planning for field tests and trial firings to validate that the engineering solutions meet operational standards.
• Technical Problem Solving: Diagnose root causes of performance issues and work with defence partners to implement practical design improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Global Exposure: Attend overseas conferences (USA, Europe) and participate in international munitions technical committees (NATO, U.N.).
• Professional Growth: We support your journey to attain an academic degree and above and obtain professional accreditation from international institutes.
• Real-World Impact: Apply engineering principles to solve tangible defence challenges where your work directly affects mission success.

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related fields.
• Relevant Skills and Experiences: Experience with Unmanned Systems (UAVs), control algorithms, or modelling & simulation software.

Who May Apply

• Singaporeans
• Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) is a uniformed military scheme.