Lead/Engineer, Wireless & Fixed Access, Wireless Access & Sensor Deployment,xCDI

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX seeks a seasoned engineer to lead end-to-end Wireless and Fixed Access design, ensuring security and alignment with operational needs. You will plan architecture evolution, gather user requirements, and manage tender processes and implementations across telecom infrastructures.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in wireless systems (5G NR, 4G LTE, TETRA) and strong PM skills; senior roles require 5+ years with PMP or related credentials, in a dynamic enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or other related Engineering.
• Applicants with postgraduate qualifications and/or more than 5 years of experience working in the relevant technology domains will be considered for senior positions.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in wireless communication systems like 5G NR, 4G LTE, and TETRA for Engineer/Lead Engineer and at least 8 years for Principal Engineer in a suitably sized enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end design (including security) of Wireless and Fixed Access to meet HTD’s operational needs, together with Capability Sustainment.
• Wireless and Fixed Access infrastructure duties: gather users’ requirements, conduct market survey, trials, write tender specifications, perform tender evaluation, implementation and site acquisition.
• Plan near- and long-term network architecture evolution and capacity needs; articulate architectural differences between solution methods and integration challenges across platforms.
• Support Head, Wireless and Fixed Access to obtain approval of Requirement papers for communications projects.
• Lead in the planning and project management of new or existing telecommunication Wireless and Fixed Access infrastructure, including technology selection, capacity planning, service rollout and service performance improvement.
• Lead in evaluation of tender from both technical and commercial standpoints, and project manage implementation of systems.
• Ensure system meets availability design and incorporate life cycle costing and spares optimisation.
• Identify critical design parameters affecting system performance; prepare technical documents and test reports.
• Participate in acceptance tests (UAT, FAT, OSAT, SSAT) ensuring tender specs are met.
• Oversee System Configuration Management and ensure proper delivery and versioning of hardware/software assets.
• Assist Deputy Director/Head to ensure timely project delivery within schedule and budget; escalate issues as needed.
• Provide regular updates to HTX management on milestones, issues and expenditure.
• Ensure projects follow approved plans within cost, duration and quality parameters.
• Identify risks early and mitigate to minimize delays; engage stakeholders to deliver telecommunications systems.
• Ensure proper integration and testing of all components per contractual requirements; liaise with external agencies/HTDs.

Skills

5G NR

4G LTE

TETRA

Network Slicing

RAN virtualization

PMP

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications

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.

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 Wireless and Fixed Access to meet HTD’s operational needs, together with Capability Sustainment.
• Responsible for Wireless and Fixed Access infrastructure, including gather users’ requirements, conduct market survey, trials, write tender specifications, perform tender evaluation, implementation and site acquisition to ensure that the recommended solution meets HTD’s needs.
• Plan the near- and long-term network architecture evolution and capacity needs. Articulate architectural differences between solution methods and the challenges and approaches to integrating solutions built on different platforms.
• Support Head, Wireless and Fixed Access to obtain approval of Approval of Requirement papers for communications projects.
• Lead in the planning and project management of new or existing telecommunication Wireless and Fixed Access infrastructure, including technology selection, capacity planning, service rollout and service performance improvement, etc.
• Lead in evaluation of tender from both a technical and commercial standpoint, and project manage the implementation of systems.
• Ensure that the system is able meet the system availability required by design, and to incorporate life cycle costing (LCC) considerations and spares optimisation as part of the technical requirements.
• Identify and study all the preliminary and critical design parameters, which can affect the operational and technical performance of the system.
• Prepare various technical documents like the technical specifications (for tenders), system design documents, technical interface agreements, various test plans (factory acceptance, on site acceptance, etc.) and test reports.
• Participate in acceptance tests like UAT, FAT, OSAT, SSAT and ensuring that the deliverables meet tender specifications.
• Take charge of the System Configuration Management of the system. The job-holder controls the proper delivery of hardware and software components into the system, with proper system versioning and ensures the assets are properly updated. If delivery is meant for bug-fixing or upgrade, the jobholder has to ensure that regression testing has been done.
• Assist Deputy Director/Head to ensure timely delivery of projects within the committed schedule and budget, ensuring project issues are timely resolved or escalated to management for attention.
• Provide regular updates to HTX management on the project progress, highlighting project milestones, issues and expenditure.
• Ensure projects are implemented based on the approved project plan that meets all identified operational needs, within agreed parameters of cost, duration and quality.
• Identify potential project risks early and assess its implications to the organisation and project, and to recommend mitigating measures to manage the risks and minimise project delay.
• Effectively engage and manage all relevant stakeholders to deliver communications system.
• Ensure proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components so that the system is delivered according to contractual requirements.
• Work with external agencies and/or Home Team Departments (HTDs).

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or other related Engineering.
• Applicants with postgraduate qualifications and/or more than 5 years of experience working in the relevant technology domains will be considered for senior positions.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in wireless communication systems like 5G NR, 4G LTE, and TETRA for Engineer/Lead Engineer and at least 8 years for Principal Engineer in a suitably sized enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge in telecommunications standards like 3GPP, ETSI and etc and the latest developments.
• Strong Knowledge in RF, coverage planning, EMI/EMC.
• Knowledge on Telecommunication RAN virtualization, and Mobility is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge in 5G related services like Network Slicing.
• Strong planning and project management skills, with facilitation skills, problem-solving skills and organising capabilities. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification would be an advantage.
• Strong interest in technology and innovation.
• Basic technical knowledge of computer networking, including knowledge of hardware, protocols, and internet standards.
• Basic understanding of legal contracts.
• Basic financial knowledge of project procurement, including capital and operational expenditures.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to be both a leader and a team player across different groups and levels.
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills for internal/external stakeholders’ engagement.
• Good critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.

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.

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.