
Engineer/Senior Engineer (Sensors)
Defence Science and Technology Agency
Permanent
Closing on 31 Aug 2025
What the role is
We seek driven individuals to join DSTA, where you will design, develop, integrate, test and operationalise capabilities with game changing technologies for national security.
Examples include:
Deployment of next-generation sensor suites on diverse platforms (Airborne, Space, Air Defence, Land and Naval) for improved sensing and intelligence capabilities
Radar systems and Electro-Optical systems for air-land-sea battlespace surveillance to enable timely detection, identification, classification and tracking of potential threats to enhance homeland and battlespace security and operational effectiveness
LiDAR systems for autonomous navigation of unmanned platforms
Underwater sensors and sonars that (i) enable detection, tracking and identification of underwater threats such as submarines and mines, thereby enhancing maritime security and operational effectiveness, (ii) enable underwater surveillance of key installations.
What you will be working on
You will work in a cross-disciplinary team of engineers with experienced mentors, and hone your knowledge of Sensors to:
Develop, test, and deliver game-changing engineering solutions
Architect and integrate best-of-breed systems worldwide to deliver cohesive capabilities
Experiment and evaluate new technologies for operationalisation
Ensure products meet the highest standards of performance, safety and reliability
Collaborate and co-develop technologies with leading organisations, companies and research institutions from both Singapore and internationally
Manage and improve the systems to meet operational requirements
What we are looking for
Tertiary qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Proficiency in Digital Signal Processing, Computer Networking is advantageous
Innovative and willing to learn new skills and expand into exciting new tech domains
Dynamic personality with good interpersonal skills; self-driven with a can-do spirit
Willing to travel for overseas work trips
About Defence Science and Technology Agency
At DSTA, we are looking for Greater Minds who are passionate about developing advanced technological solutions to enhance Singapore’s defence capabilities. You can look forward to a fulfilling career in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. If you believe that you have the makings of a Greater Mind, begin your journey at DSTA to realise your full potential!
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Aug 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Defence Science and Technology Agency or the wider Public Service.