The trainee will assist the team in planning overhaul and upgrade activities for mission-critical Surveillance Systems, including Radars, Automatic Dependent Services – Broadcast (ADS-B) systems, Multilateration Systems, Surface Movement Control and Guidance Systems, as well as the network infrastructure supporting these systems. The trainee will acquire knowledge of various surveillance technologies used in aircraft detection, along with skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Engineer (Surveillance Systems) Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 27 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
The trainee will be assigned to support project and maintenance tasks related to Surveillance Systems requiring upgrades. Responsibilities include assisting with contractor management to ensure maintenance services are properly executed, as well as participating in the planning, testing, and deployment of system upgrades. Please note that certain upgrade deployment activities may need to be conducted during nighttime hours.
What we are looking for
You will join a multi-disciplinary team and play an important role in ensuring that operability and serviceability of the Surveillance Systems.
Requirements
Trained in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and/or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent
Ability to quickly adapt to changing work environment
Ability to work both independently and as an active team member
Good listener and able to articulate and write clearly
Good stakeholder management skills
Night works might be expected
About your application process
This job is closing on 27 Oct 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 Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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About Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d'etre is to develop the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, expanding Singapore's links to the rest of the world. We enable opportunities through aviation, making connections, opening doors and enabling choices in people's lives.
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