Applied R&D Engineer

What The Role Is ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

What You Will Be Working On As an Applied R&D Engineer, you will take on the following roles & responsibilities:

• Conduct pioneering research and develop new capabilities, and review or refine existing programmes, operations, procedures and systems
• Develop prototype software and applications for different platforms (Windows, Linux, Android and iOS)
• Design and build hardware prototypes
• Engage partners and stakeholders to scope research objectives, propose plans, conduct trials and report findings for strategic planning
• Manage research collaborations and conduct field trials with both overseas and local tertiary institutions/ consultants/ vendors on research projects or initiatives on fields of interest

What We Are Looking For

• Applicants should preferably be knowledgeable or proficient in at least one of the below fields:
• Internet communication, mobile communications, wireless and radio frequency technologies
• Video and audio acquisition and management systems
• Signal processing including audio/ speech, video and multi-media processing
• Media analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Electronics and circuit design
• Experience in doing research, especially evaluation research, is preferred.
• Expertise in quantitative research methods and analysis is preferred. Those with qualitative skills may also be considered
• Skills in programming, coding and scripting
• Able to exercise good judgment in determining problem resolutions and approaches to solutions
• Able to work both independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment
• Have the interest to develop solutions for real-world use
• Good communication, presentation and writing skills
• Only Singaporeans need apply

We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.