Principal/ Senior Engineer (Communications Systems)

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation authority in Singapore is looking for a candidate to manage projects and maintain critical communications systems. The role requires a strong background in systems, network, and cybersecurity. Candidates should possess analytical skills and be effective team players. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to enhancing aviation technologies and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong systems, network and cybersecurity background preferred.
• Keen interest in radiocommunication technologies and international regulations.
• Self‑motivated and able to work effectively at all levels of an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Operations and maintenance of 24/7 mission-critical communications systems.
• Participate in investigation and resolution of technical issues.
• Enhancement of software and hardware components of existing systems.

Skills

Systems background

Network background

Cybersecurity background

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Team player

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

What the role is:

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d’être 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

About Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d’être 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.