Job Description

What the role is:

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore\'s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD\'s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

What you will be working on:

As an Applied R&D Engineer, you will take on the following roles & responsibilities: \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct pioneering research and develop new capabilities, and review or refine existing programmes, operations, procedures and systems \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop prototype software and applications for different platforms (Windows, Linux, Android and iOS) \xe2\x80\xa2 Design and build hardware prototypes \xe2\x80\xa2 Engage partners and stakeholders to scope research objectives, propose plans, conduct trials and report findings for strategic planning \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage research collaborations and conduct field trials with both overseas and local tertiary institutions/ consultants/ vendors on research projects or initiatives on fields of interest

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering or ICT disciplines, or equivalent competencies will be preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Applicants should preferably be knowledgeable or proficient in at least one of the below fields: o Internet communication, mobile communications, wireless and radio frequency technologies o Video and audio acquisition and management systems o Signal processing including audio/ speech, video and multi-media processing o Media analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence o Electronics and circuit design \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in doing research, especially evaluation research, is preferred. \xe2\x80\xa2 Expertise in quantitative research methods and analysis is preferred. Those with qualitative skills may also be considered \xe2\x80\xa2 Skills in programming, coding and scripting \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to exercise good judgment in determining problem resolutions and approaches to solutions \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work both independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Have the interest to develop solutions for real-world use \xe2\x80\xa2 Good communication, presentation and writing skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Only Singaporeans need apply We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD):

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore\'s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore\'s internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore\'s internal security and stability, and sovereignty.

Internal Security Department