UAV Manager

About ST Engineering ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers. About our Business Our Unmanned & Integrated Systems business offers holistic solutions in system engineering and integration. We pioneer maritime robotics and autonomy solutions, provide system integration for complex naval and island air defence System-of-Systems (SoS), and take care of the operation and maintenance of Command, Control, Communications, Computers Intelligence (C4I) systems. We cater to the needs of Defence, Public Safety & Security, and Commercial clients worldwide, providing seamless and innovative services that redefine possibilities. Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact We are seeking a skilled Assistant / UAV Manager to lead and oversee all unmanned aerial vehicle operations. This role covers flight planning and supervision, developmental and acceptance testing, and governance to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient UAV operations. The UAV Manager will coordinate flight crews, manage risk, provide operational feedback to engineering teams, maintain operational readiness, and drive continuous improvement across UAV platforms. Be Part of Our Success Flight Operations Management (from JR) Plan, supervise, and authorise UAV flight activities Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements Oversee mission execution, crew coordination, and risk management Maintain operational readiness and standardisation Flight Test & Acceptance Support developmental, functional check, and acceptance flights Provide operational feedback to engineering authorities Assure readiness prior to customer or user handover Governance & Continuous Improvement Maintain records, currency, and auditability Capture lessons learned and update SOPs Enable safe scaling across UAV platforms Qualities We Value Knowledge in Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, or related field. Extensive experience in UAV operations, testing, and flight crew management. Strong understanding of aviation regulations, safety, airworthiness, and operational standards. Proven leadership and team management skills. Experience with flight testing, acceptance procedures, and operational feedback processes. Skilled in governance, record-keeping, and implementing SOPs. Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and communication skills. Relevant UAV certifications or licenses Singaporean only Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures. Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated. Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives. A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace. Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits. Location: Ang Mo Kio