Project Officer (Engineering / Science / Computer Science)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) invites applications for an Air Traffic Management Specialist role. You will provide expert consultation on ATM strategies, develop and validate ConOps, and support HITL experiments and simulations to ensure realistic operations.

You will collaborate with internal and external SMEs, safety officers, and regulatory bodies, contribute to training, and help integrate advanced ATC systems to enhance efficiency and safety in controlled airspace.

Qualifications

• License: Air Traffic Controller license (past or current).
• Experience: at least 2 years in air traffic control, including operational oversight and emergency procedures.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Computer Science.
• Skills: ATM/ATC operations, safety procedures, and contingency handling.
• Ability to contribute to ConOps development and operational procedure validation.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Experience supporting simulations or HITL experiments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on air traffic control strategies, processes, and innovations to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movement within controlled airspace.
• Collaborate with internal and external SMEs, ATM stakeholders, safety officers, and regulatory bodies to develop, refine, and validate operational procedures, communication protocols, and ConOps.
• Support the design, execution, and evaluation of HITL experiments and simulation studies, ensuring operational realism and alignment with real-world practices.
• Contribute to training and mentorship activities for research staff by sharing operational knowledge, case studies, and best practices to promote high performance and safety standards.
• Advise on the integration of technological advancements, such as air traffic control systems (e.g., LORADS 3), to improve operational capabilities and minimize flight delays.
• Participate in reviews, audits, and validation activities of ATM ConOps and procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovation projects aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of airspace management.

Skills

ATC operations

Safety procedures

Contingency handling

ConOps development

Collaboration

Organizational skills

HITL simulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/CS

Job description

The SME provides expert guidance on air traffic management (ATM), operational procedures, and aviation safety to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant aircraft operations. The role works closely with internal and external SMEs, as well as stakeholders, to develop and validate innovative Concepts of Operations (ConOps) for next-generation ATM systems.

In addition, the SME supports the design and execution of human-in-the-loop (HITL) experiments and simulation activities, ensuring operational realism and relevance. Additionally, the SME contributes to training, scenario development, and crisis management support, strengthening operational readiness and fostering innovation across ATM initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert consultation and advice on air traffic control strategies, processes, and innovations to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movement within controlled airspace.
• Collaborate with internal and external SMEs, ATM stakeholders, safety officers, and regulatory bodies to develop, refine, and validate operational procedures, communication protocols, and ConOps.
• Support the design, execution, and evaluation of human-in-the-loop (HITL) experiments and simulation studies, ensuring operational realism and alignment with real-world practices.
• Contribute to training and mentorship activities for research staff by sharing operational knowledge, case studies, and best practices to promote high performance and safety standards.
• Advise on the integration of technological advancements, such as air traffic control systems (e.g., LORADS 3), to improve operational capabilities and minimize flight delays.
• Participate in reviews, audits, and validation activities of ATM ConOps and procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovation projects aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of airspace management.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• License: Air Traffic Controller license (past or current).
• Experience: at least 2-year experience in air traffic control, including operational oversight and emergency procedures.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Computer Science.
• Skills: Strong understanding of ATM/ATC operations, safety procedures, and contingency handling.
• Ability to contribute to ConOps development and operational procedure validation.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Experience supporting simulations or human-in-the-loop (HITL) experiments.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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