Project Engineer

GNA ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GNA ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Product Development & Business Executive to drive growth in the UAS business. You will develop products, conduct market research, engage customers, and lead business initiatives across aerospace and aviation.

The role involves translating requirements into features, evaluating technologies, and supporting product demonstrations, trials, and deployments. Travel for international opportunities may be required.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with strong academic performance are encouraged to apply.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in aerospace, aviation, engineering, logistics, technology, or related industries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for research, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to support international business activities and travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and enhancement of UAS products and solutions to meet market and customer needs.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities, and customer requirements.
• Translate operational and customer requirements into actionable product features and capabilities.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare management reports, meeting minutes, and progress updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Product development

Market research

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Product Development & Business Executive to support growth in our Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) business by driving product development, market expansion, customer engagement, and business initiatives within aerospace and aviation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of UAS products and solutions to meet market and customer needs
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities, and customer requirements
• Translate operational and customer requirements into actionable product features and capabilities
• Evaluate new technologies, payloads, sensors, and aviation solutions for product integration
• Support product demonstrations, technical evaluations, and validation activities to ensure performance standards
• Engage with customers to support business discussions, product presentations, and relationship management
• Assist in developing proposals, business cases, capability statements, and presentation materials for business growth
• Conduct market studies to identify potential local and international business opportunities
• Support participation in trade shows, exhibitions, customer demonstrations, and industry events to promote products
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure timely delivery
• Track project milestones, action items, and deliverables to maintain project progress and accountability
• Prepare management reports, meeting minutes, and progress updates for stakeholders
• Support planning and execution of product trials, demonstrations, and operational deployments
• Assist flight trials, mission planning, and operational demonstrations to validate UAS capabilities
• Evaluate UAS operational concepts, payload integration, and system performance for continuous improvement
• Monitor developments in aviation regulations, UAS policies, and industry standards to ensure compliance
• Research emerging aviation technologies, autonomous systems, logistics applications, and sustainable aviation solutions
• Support strategic analysis of industry trends, market developments, and competitor offerings to inform business strategy
• Contribute to establishing new business processes, workflows, and operating concepts within a growing division

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline
• Fresh graduates with strong academic performance are encouraged to apply
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in aerospace, aviation, engineering, logistics, technology, or related industries
• Experience in project work, internships, research, operations, or customer-facing roles is advantageous
• Fundamental understanding of aerospace, aviation, or unmanned systems
• Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with CAD tools, engineering software, or technical documentation is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to technical and business challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for research, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis to support product and business development
• Interest in product strategy, market development, and business growth
• Self-driven with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable operating within a start-up or pioneer environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn across multiple disciplines
• Willingness to support international business activities and travel when required