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Singtel Group

Engineering Manager, Satellite

Singtel Group Singapore, Singapore

Telecommunications · 10,001+ employees

Oct 12
engineering-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Singapore
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About the role

Oversee spacecraft design, manufacturing, qualification, testing, launch integration, and early-orbit operations to ensure technical compliance, reliability, and mission readiness. Coordinate manufacturers, consultants, and programme stakeholders while managing technical risks, assessing spacecraft performance, and supporting satellite acceptance.

What they look for

Spacecraft Systems Engineering Technical Assurance Satellite Manufacturing Assembly, Integration And Testing Qualification Testing Spacecraft Architecture Subsystem Performance Interface Management Launch Readiness Launch Campaigns Launch And Early Orbit Phase In-Orbit Testing Satellite Acceptance Technical Risk Assessment Anomaly Management Stakeholder Coordination

Requirements

A degree in aerospace, electrical/electronic, mechanical, systems engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent qualifications and experience—is required, along with relevant spacecraft engineering, satellite systems, manufacturing, or AIT experience. Candidates should understand spacecraft architecture, subsystems, and interfaces and have experience with technical reviews, qualification testing, anomaly management, and contractor coordination; GEO satellite, launch campaign, LEOP, or IOT experience is advantageous.

Full description

Role Purpose

The Engineering Manager will support the Project Director in overseeing spacecraft design, manufacturing, testing, launch, In-Orbit Testing (IOT) and satellite acceptance. The role ensures technical compliance, spacecraft reliability and mission readiness while coordinating with satellite manufacturers, consultants and programme stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight of spacecraft design, manufacturing, qualification and Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT).
  • Review spacecraft architecture, subsystem performance, technical specifications and interfaces against mission requirements.
  • Monitor spacecraft manufacturing and testing progress, including technical reviews, anomalies and corrective actions.
  • Support launch vehicle integration, launch readiness reviews and launch campaign activities.
  • Monitor spacecraft operations during Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), including orbit raising, subsystem activation and performance.
  • Support IOT, assess spacecraft performance and provide technical input for satellite acceptance.
  • Coordinate spacecraft-to-ground interfaces, technical consultants and satellite manufacturers.
  • Identify technical risks, manage engineering issues and provide technical assessments and progress reports to management.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant qualifications and professional experience.
  • Relevant experience in spacecraft engineering, satellite systems, manufacturing or AIT.
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft architecture, subsystems and technical interfaces.
  • Experience in technical reviews, qualification testing, anomaly management and contractor coordination.
  • Experience with GEO satellites, launch campaigns, LEOP or IOT would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

  • Spacecraft systems engineering and technical assurance.
  • Satellite manufacturing, AIT and qualification testing.
  • Spacecraft subsystem and interface management.
  • Launch, LEOP, IOT and satellite acceptance.
  • Technical risk assessment and problem-solving.
  • Stakeholder coordination and technical communication.

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