Job Description

What the role is:The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which aims to pioneer innovation solutions and develop world class science and technology capabilities to transform and support the Home Team Departments (HTD) operations in maintaining order and enhancing security for Singapore. As our Lead Engineer / Engineer working in Vehicle and Weapon Systems, you will be spearheading the capability development of smart technologies for weapon systems. In addition, you will be leading and providing engineering and technical solutions to ensure that the weapon systems developed by HTX are optimally designed, integrated and interoperable with new and existing platforms and Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems. You are expected to explore new technical solutions, formulate support concepts and governance framework to develop innovative and cost effective solutions to ensure continued mission success for HTD operations. You are a technical expert who is also passionate to lead and bring armament systems capability development to new heights to augment HTD missions. Reporting to the Head (Smart Weapon Control Systems), the job holder will exploit new capabilities and technologies to integrate them with weapon systems to develop advanced weapon solutions of high performance while meeting safety requirements.What you will be working on:Conceptualize innovative ideas or solutions and initiate weapon system projects including prototyping with incorporation of new technological capabilities. Develop system architecture and perform system evaluation to seamlessly integrate weapon systems with sensors and command & control systems onboard various platforms. Formulate technical specifications, lead design reviews and project meetings with contractors and end users. Review test plans & procedures and conduct Factory Acceptance, Installation, Checkout, Integration & Verification Testing activities for weapon systems. Perform software and system safety assessment of ammunition and weapons systems. Continuous upgrading and acquiring knowledge of new technologies in weapon system development.What we are looking for:Good honours degree in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic or Systems Engineering preferably with background or experience working on weapon systems or technologies. Preferably with relevant working experience in systems integration, electro-optical systems, wireless communications, control engineering, artificial intelligence or smart technologies. Knowledge in formulating trial plans, statistics and system performance verification methodologies will be advantageous. Possess strong project management skillset. Effective communication skills i.e. verbal and written. Take initiative at work to resolve ground issues. *** All new appointees will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):HTX is the world\'s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore\'s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team\'s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

Home Team Science and Technology Agency