Technical Manager – NAVCOM & SATCOM

STATION SATCOM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

STATION SATCOM PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Marine NAVCOM engineer to lead inspection, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of radar, navigation and satellite comms aboard vessels.

The candidate will supervise technical teams, coordinate with OEMs, vendors and ship owners, ensure SOLAS/GMDSS compliance, and be willing to travel and work 24/7 shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in marine navigation, radio comms and satellite systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate with OEMs and vendors.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; effective communication.

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 electronics

NAVCOM

GMDSS & SATCOM

Technical leadership

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics & Communication

Tools

VSAT

Fleet Xpress

Starlink

Iridium

Inmarsat

L-band 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