Strategic Lead, Unmanned Systems & Tech Ecosystem

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) invites applications for a role in the Unmanned Systems technology, engineering and planning division to shape Singapore’s UAS ecosystem. You will collaborate with government agencies, industry and academia to identify strategic opportunities, drive new business areas and oversee technology development.

You will plan and coordinate initiatives to grow the UAS sector, manage key accounts, and promote public acceptance of unmanned systems while

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess key emerging trends and developments in technologies and systems in the unmanned systems sector globally, conduct technical risk assessments on emerging technologies, identifying critical components/systems to focus R&D efforts on, and sense-make the implications for CAAS and Singapore.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including other Singapore Government agencies, and drive CAAS’ strategic position and deliverables to create a vibrant UAS ecosystem in Singapore
• Manage key accounts within the UAS industry to facilitate business development and operationalisation of new use cases, including through grant administrations, liaising on necessary regulatory requirements and providing networking opportunities.
• Partner economic agencies (e.g. EDB) to engage foreign unmanned systems companies to anchor businesses in Singapore.
• Partner workforce development agencies (e.g. WSG/SSG) to develop a manpower transformation map for the UAS industry in Singapore.
• Partner educational institutes, research institutes and industry to drive innovation and technology development and build human capital in unmanned systems technologies in Singapore.
• Engage other Singapore Government agencies, research institutes, schools, and community stakeholders to develop physical and digital infrastructure to enable recreational activities, commercial UAS operations and testbedding.
• Study considerations, develop and implement plans to drive public acceptance of unmanned systems technologies in Singapore.
• Partner industry and standard development bodies to drive and develop industry/technical standards for reference implementation.
• Engage and forge partnerships with key stakeholders including the industry, foreign civil aviation authorities and government agencies, and research entities, through a dedicated platform and other key fora and conferences, to grow new business areas.
• Opportunities for overseas travel to engage international partners, drive thought leadership and maintain mindshare and cross-learning of best practices.

Job description

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) invites applications for a role in the Unmanned Systems technology, engineering and planning division to shape Singapore’s UAS ecosystem. You will collaborate with government agencies, industry and academia to identify strategic opportunities, drive new business areas and oversee technology development.

You will plan and coordinate initiatives to grow the UAS sector, manage key accounts, and promote public acceptance of unmanned systems while