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 empower the Home Team in delivering safety and security for Singapore. We are looking for a suitable candidate with passion for Blast Engineering with good knowledge in conventional building designs involving reinforced concrete, structural steel, and composite structures with broad knowledge in Finite Element Method (FEM) calculations.

The principal roles of the blast engineer are as follows: Reviews external submissions for special developments and infrastructures subjected to Security-By-Design (SBD) framework under Infrastructure Protection Act (IPA), with regards to technical domains such as building components against blast effects and global structural response under progressive collapse; Participates in planning of security events by providing in-house technical consultancy, with regards to technical domains such building components against blast effects and global structural response under progressive collapse.

Bachelor’s degree / Master / PhD in Civil and/or Structural Engineering. Good knowledge in conventional building designs involving reinforced concrete, structural steel, and composite structures. Either already registered as a practicing Professional Engineer (Civil) or has the intention to progress towards such accreditation, is preferred. Broad knowledge in Finite Element Method (FEM) calculations. At least 1 year of prior experience in blast engineering is ideal, but not mandatory. Fresh graduates are also welcomed to apply. Team player with strong willingness and motivation to be trained towards developing advanced capabilities related to blast engineering. Good command of written and spoken English. *** 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. Please note that you may also be required to declare your vaccination status. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

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.