Principal/Senior Engineer (Air Traffic Management Support Systems)

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the design, delivery and upgrade of ATM support systems. You will coordinate with vendors, stakeholders and government partners to ensure high availability and secure operations both on-site and in cloud environments.

The role emphasizes system architecture, cybersecurity compliance, and end-to-end project management, with a focus on timely delivery and alignment to international and national standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in managing, implementing and deploying information centric systems.
• Proficient in system architecture design and system implementation for both on-premises and cloud setups.
• Familiar with cloud products and services (AWS, Azure).
• Well versed in testing and commissioning activities to ensure specifications are met.
• Experience in networking and cybersecurity compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ATM support systems related projects, including replacement of existing systems, enhancements and tech refresh upgrades.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet operational requirements.
• Design the system architecture and develop technical specifications for ATM systems deployed on-site and on cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to formulate operational, technical and cybersecurity requirements and ensure alignment with designs.
• Seek approval from authorities to adopt proposed system design and specs.
• Develop budgets and implementation plans, identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct procurement activities for enhancements and tech refresh upgrades, including evaluating solutions.
• Implement and deploy ATM support systems with vendors, including testing and commissioning.
• Support ongoing operation and maintenance, including preventive and corrective maintenance.

Skills

System architecture

Cloud computing

Testing & commissioning

Networking & cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

What The Role Is

You will be part of the team overseeing the operation and maintenance of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) support systems. These systems support Air Traffic Control (ATC) and fault management operations such as flight plan processing, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) submission, data logging and disseminating of essential safety related information.

You will be involved in planning, managing and executing enhancement works and tech refresh upgrades on the ATM support systems. This involves seeking budget approval, managing the project activities, designing of the system architecture, formulating the technical specifications and coordinating with the various vendors.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead and manage the ATM support systems related projects, which include replacement of existing systems, perform enhancement works and tech refresh upgrades.
• Ensure the projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet defined operational requirements.
• Design the system architecture and develop the technical specifications for the ATM support systems, which are being deployed both on-site and on cloud platforms.
• Work with users and stakeholders to formulate the operational, technical, and cybersecurity requirements. Ensure that the replacement systems, enhancements, and upgrades are implemented in accordance with these requirements.
• Seek approval from the relevant authorities to adopt the proposed system design and technical specifications
• Formulate the budget required for the projects and devise the system implementation plans. This includes Identifying and mitigating risks which may impact the successful delivery of the systems
• Perform procurement activities for the enhancement works and technology refresh upgrades, including evaluating proposed solutions.
• Implement and deploy the ATM support systems with the vendors (including testing and commissioning activities).
• Support the operation and maintenance activities of the ATM support systems, such as preventive and corrective maintenance.

You are also required to ensure that the ATM support systems are implemented in accordance with the international standards (such as ICAO and Eurocae), as well as applicable governance regulations (such as cyber security requirements). These systems are software intensive, complex and requires high availability.

You will need to work closely with multiple stakeholders (both internal and external), including other government agencies, system suppliers, maintenance operators, operation users, IT consultants etc. to ensure the system(s) meets the required standards and requirements. Stakeholder management is critical, and you are expected to coordinate and liaise with the respective stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in managing, implementing and deploying information centric systems.
• Proficient in system architecture design and system implementation for both on-premises and cloud setups
• Familiar with the various cloud products and services (such as AWS and Azure)
• Well versed in performing testing and commissioning activities, to ensure that the desired technical specifications are met
• Experience in networking and cybersecurity compliance
• Good understanding of air traffic control related systems will be a plus point
• Experience in networking and cybersecurity compliance
• Good communication and written skills, good attention to details.
• Organised and good self-disciplined to meet timeline
• May be required to travel for overseas meeting

Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or a contract renewal.