Principal/ Senior Engineer (Communications Systems)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is seeking a professional to join the team responsible for the management and maintenance of 24/7 mission-critical communications systems. You will deliver and maintain systems in line with ICAO and ITU standards, while improving both software and hardware components of current communications infrastructure.

The role requires close collaboration with operational users, in-house development teams, equipment suppliers, contractors, and external agencies from

Qualifications

• Experience with mission-critical communications systems.
• Knowledge of ICAO and ITU standards.
• Stakeholder collaboration across users, suppliers and agencies.
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain 24/7 mission-critical communications systems.
• Participate in investigation and resolution of technical issues.
• Enhance software and hardware components of existing systems.
• Manage contracts for operations, maintenance and upgrades.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for current or new systems.
• Undertake ICAO activities related to communications systems.

Skills

Systems background

Network security

Cybersecurity

Radiocommunication

Job description

[What the role is]

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d'etre is to develop the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, expanding Singapore's links to the rest of the world. We enable opportunities through aviation, making connections, opening doors and enabling choices in people's lives.

You will become part of the team responsible for project management and maintenance of our 24/7 mission-critical communications systems. Your role will include delivering and maintaining communications systems in compliance with international standards, such as those set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and International Telecommunications Union (ITU), as well as adhering to best practices. Additionally, you will work to enhance both software and hardware components of existing communications systems.

As part of your responsibilities, you are required to collaborate closely with a range of stakeholders, including operational users, in-house development teams, equipment suppliers, contractors, as well as external parties from Singapore Public Service agencies and international counterparts.

[What you will be working on]

• Operations and maintenance of 24/7 mission-critical communications systems
• Participate in investigation and problem resolution of technical issues
• Enhancement of both software and hardware components of existing communications systems
• Contract management for operations and maintenance, systems enhancements and new projects
• Evaluate emerging technologies to assess suitability for use in existing or new communications systems
• Undertake ICAO activities related to communications systems and other aeronautical-related systems

[What we are looking for]

• Strong systems, network and cybersecurity background preferred
• Keen interest in radiocommunication technologies and international regulations
• Self-motivated and strong team player who is able to work effectively at all levels of an organisation
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills
• Ability to coordinate, organise, prioritise and multi-task