Technical Manager NAVCOM & SATCOM

station satcom pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

station satcom pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Marine NAVCOM specialist to lead inspection, testing, and maintenance of radar, navigation and communication systems.

You will drive GMDSS and SATCOM support, guide a technical team and ensure compliance with SOLAS and IMO standards. The role requires 12–18+ years in Marine NAVCOM/SATCOM, hands-on navigation and RF troubleshooting, and willingness to travel to vessels and work 24/7 shifts.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent.
• GMDSS certification is mandatory; AMET University / relevant Marine Electronics certification preferred.
• 12-18+ years of relevant experience in Marine NAVCOM, GMDSS and SATCOM.
• Strong hands-on experience with marine navigation, radio communication and satellite communication systems.
• Experience in Radio Survey, VDR APT, vessel attendance and preventive maintenance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of VSAT, Fleet Xpress, Starlink, Iridium, Inmarsat and L-band systems.
• Proven experience in technical team leadership, customer handling and OEM/vendor coordination.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to vessels, ports and shipyards as required. Should be available and willing to work 24/7 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of Radar, ECDIS, GPS/DGPS, Gyro & Magnetic Compass, AIS, NAVTEX, BNWAS, Speed Log, Echo Sounder, VDR/SVDR, Autopilot and Course Recorder.
• Manage GMDSS and marine communication systems, including MF/HF, VHF, Inmarsat-C, Fleet Broadband, SSAS, EPIRB and SART.
• Lead technical support for VSAT, Fleet Xpress, Fleet Broadband, Starlink, Iridium and other maritime SATCOM systems.
• Oversee Radio Surveys, VDR Annual Performance Tests (APT), annual inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex RF, antenna, modem, network, software, configuration and connectivity issues.
• Provide remote and onboard technical support 24/7, fault analysis and root-cause resolution.
• Lead and mentor technical engineers and manage service schedules and technical performance.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, ship owners, ship managers and customers for repairs, service attendance and equipment replacement.
• Review service reports, deficiency reports, equipment inventories and technical recommendations.
• Assess equipment lifecycle and recommend upgrades, replacements and obsolete equipment solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SOLAS, GMDSS, IMO, Class and maritime requirements.

Skills

Marine NAVCOM

GMDSS

SATCOM

VSAT

Radio Survey

Team Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics & Communication

GMDSS certification

Tools

AMET University certification

Marine navigation systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead inspection, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of Radar, ECDIS, GPS/DGPS, Gyro & Magnetic Compass, AIS, NAVTEX, BNWAS, Speed Log, Echo Sounder, VDR/SVDR, Autopilot and Course Recorder.
• Manage GMDSS and marine communication systems, including MF/HF, VHF, Inmarsat-C, Fleet Broadband, SSAS, EPIRB and SART.
• Lead technical support for VSAT, Fleet Xpress, Fleet Broadband, Starlink, Iridium and other maritime SATCOM systems.
• Oversee Radio Surveys, VDR Annual Performance Tests (APT), annual inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex RF, antenna, modem, network, software, configuration and connectivity issues.
• Provide remote and onboard technical support 24/7, fault analysis and root-cause resolution.
• Lead and mentor technical engineers and manage service schedules and technical performance.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, ship owners, ship managers and customers for repairs, service attendance and equipment replacement.
• Review service reports, deficiency reports, equipment inventories and technical recommendations.
• Assess equipment lifecycle and recommend upgrades, replacements and obsolete equipment solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SOLAS, GMDSS, IMO, Class and maritime requirements.

Candidate Profile

• BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent.
• GMDSS certification is mandatory; AMET University / relevant Marine Electronics certification preferred.
• 12-18+ years of relevant experience in Marine NAVCOM, GMDSS and SATCOM.
• Strong hands-on experience with marine navigation, radio communication and satellite communication systems.
• Experience in Radio Survey, VDR APT, vessel attendance and preventive maintenance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of VSAT, Fleet Xpress, Starlink, Iridium, Inmarsat and L-band systems.
• Proven experience in technical team leadership, customer handling and OEM/vendor coordination.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to vessels, ports and shipyards as required. Should be available and willing to work 24/7 shifts.

Key Competencies

• Marine Electronics
• NAVCOM
• GMDSS
• SATCOM
• VSAT
• RF Troubleshooting
• VDR/SVDR
• Radio Survey
• Vessel Support
• Preventive Maintenance
• Team Leadership
• Customer Management
• OEM Coordination