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Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

UTEP Data and AI Engineering Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Traineeship
Closing on 30 Oct 2025

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What the role is

As a Data and AI Engineering Trainee in the Unmanned Systems Technology, Engineering and Planning (UTEP) Division, you will be at the forefront of driving impactful Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects and pioneering new AI solutions. From concept to prototyping to deployment, you will collaborate across teams to ensure successful implementation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative AI solutions and services that can enhance CAAS’ capabilities, improve processes, and support the growth of the local Unmanned Aircraft (UA) ecosystem.

What you will be working on

  • Streamline existing workflows and processes: Enhance efficiency and productivity by automating repetitive tasks and optimizing existing processes.
  • Tackle operational challenges: Address complex problems such as simulating airport environments to optimize system deployment strategies. You could be developing a digital twin of an airport to test and refine various operational scenarios before implementation.
  • Data mining and visualization: Extract and analyse data to inform UA sector development strategies. You could be working on visualizing data trends to help stakeholders make informed decisions about future investments and growth areas in the UA industry.
  • Produce innovative solutions and services: Develop cutting-edge solutions that can enhance CAAS’ capabilities, improve processes, and support the grown of the local UA ecosystem. This might involve creating AI-driven tools that can help the UA industry better understand the UA regulatory requirements and support them in their UA operation application processes.

What we are looking for

This is an entry-level position designed to provide you with the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about driving innovation and solving complex problems. Ideal candidates will have:

  • Training or certification in relevant areas such as engineering, data science, AI, computer science, or engineering will be advantageous.
  • A strong foundation in data engineering and AI, with experience in AI project development from concept to deployment.
  • Skills in workflow optimization and operational challenge resolution, demonstrated through prior internships or projects.
  • Proficiency in data mining and visualization techniques, with examples of how these skills have been applied in real-world scenarios.
  • Creativity and a problem-solving mindset.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 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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