Lead Engineer, Submarine Cable Systems & CLS

Starhub Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StarHub Ltd. seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee operations, maintenance, reliability, security, and capacity management of submarine cable facilities and cable landing stations.

The role includes coordinating technical activities, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement to ensure high service availability. The incumbent will lead fault management, participate in planning of telecom systems at CLS, and supervise related interconnection and colocation services within StarHub

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Communication Engineering
• 5–8 years of experience in submarine cable systems, transmission networks, or related engineering
• Demonstrated leadership in managing technical operations, projects, and multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong knowledge of CLS operations, colocation facilities, transmission systems, power and cooling, and physical security
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering teams
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations and maintenance of submarine cable systems, landing stations, and infrastructure.
• Plan and implement telecommunications systems in StarHub's cable landing station.
• Lead fault management, troubleshooting, restoration, and service recovery.
• Provide 24x7 standby with on-call duties for CLS operations and fault repair.
• Oversee M&E, building facilities, and outside plant infrastructure in the cable station.
• Represent on-board vessels for submarine cable projects or repairs.
• Coordinate with NOC/NA and report consortia activities.
• Lead site surveys, installation, and commissioning of submarine cable and equipment rooms.
• Plan and manage colocation services, interconnection, and cross-connects within CLS facilities.
• Review requests for equipment room space and power allocation.
• Support colocation projects in the cable station.
• Review processes to improve efficiency for consortia, backhaul, and interconnection.
• Maintain documentation of submarine cable facilities, test equipment and spares.
• Review space and power usage for future requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through training.

Job description

StarHub Ltd. seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee operations, maintenance, reliability, security, and capacity management of submarine cable facilities and cable landing stations.

The role includes coordinating technical activities, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement to ensure high service availability. The incumbent will lead fault management, participate in planning of telecom systems at CLS, and supervise related interconnection and colocation services within StarHub