Responsibilities
As a Naval Warfare System Expert (Electronics), you are responsible for ensuring our ships are combat-ready at all times, aided by our naval combat, communication and navigation technology. Depending on your specialisation and training, you will be deployed in navigation, communication, underwater warfare, command and control, or weapon systems.
Benefits
Starting Salary
| ME1 Trainee | ME1 |
|---|---|
| $2,740 (Diploma) | $3,630* (Diploma) |
| $2,530 (Higher NITEC) | $3,430* (Higher NITEC) |
| $2,170 (NITEC) | $3,080* (NITEC) |
| Additional Allowances | |
|---|---|
| Ship board | $350-$450 |
| Submarine | $750-$850 |
| MDES Sea Assignment | $320 |
*Inclusive of ship board allowance of $350 and Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) Sea Assignment allowance of $320.
Military Domain Experts Scheme
Career until age 60 on full CPF terms
Recruitment Bonus
Receive a lump sum bonus of $36,000 (Diploma) or $26,000
(non-Diploma) upon joining as Naval Warfare System Expert*.
*Additional terms and conditions apply. Please contact Navy Recruitment Centre for more details.
Expert Continuous Engagement and Learning (EXCEL) Bonus
| Age 28 | up to 4 months' bonus |
| Age 32 | up to 8 months' bonus |
| Age 40 | up to 8 months' bonus |
| Age 50 | up to 8 months' bonus |
28 months of Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) bonus in total, paid at four points in your career.
Flex Benefits
An annual lump sum allowance will be disbursed to you so that you have the flexibility in using the money as and when you need it.
| Up to 10 years of service | $800 per year |
| More than 10 years of service | $1000 per year |
Sponsorships
SAF Polytechnic Sponsorship (MDES)
Receive full sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges at a local polytechnic, as well as a monthly allowance and study bonus.
SAF ITE Sponsorship (MDES)
Receive full sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges at a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE), as well as a monthly allowance.
Stories from Beyond
"The RSN has shaped me to become a self-motivated person who readily takes on challenges both in and out of work."
ME4 Lye Joon Fah
Marine Systems Expert, Eighth Flotilla Headquarters
"The Navy offers a meaningful, challenging, enriching and rewarding career, giving me opportunities to travel around the world, broadening my horizon of thoughts."
ME4 Joe Yeo
Coxswain, RSS Formidable
"I was selected to be the pioneer ship crew for not just one, but two Littoral Mission Vessels."
ME3 Lee Teck Wee
Marine Systems Engineer Superintendent, Ship Superintending Engineering Centre
"I was given the opportunity to be part of the task group commanding a multinational force in anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden."
ME3 Angela Chan
Command & Control Cluster Chief, RSS Resolution
"A career with the RSN is an eye-opening experience and undeniably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
ME2 Nigel Ho
Senior Assistant Engineer, Systems Readiness Engineering Centre (Marine and Electrical)
"I am very lucky to have made so many friends in the Navy who will guide and lift me up when I encounter problems at work or in my personal life."
ME2 Winnie Lai
Weapon Control Systems Supervisor, RSS Steadfast
Responsibilities
As a Naval Warfare System Expert (Electrical & Control Systems), you enable the ship and its systems to function effectively and efficiently. In this role, your skills and knowledge will ensure that power to crucial combat systems such as communication, radar, sonar, navigation gadgets, combat data control and the weapon suite remains uninterrupted.
Benefits
Salary Benefits
Starting Salary
| ME1 Trainee | ME1 |
|---|---|
| $2,740 (Diploma) | $3,630* (Diploma) |
| $2,530 (Higher NITEC) | $3,430* (Higher NITEC) |
| $2,170 (NITEC) | $3,080* (NITEC) |
| Additional Allowances | |
|---|---|
| Ship board | $350-$450 |
| Submarine | $750-$850 |
| MDES Sea Assignment | $320 |
*Inclusive of ship board allowance of $350 and Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) Sea Assignment allowance of $320.
Military Domain Experts Scheme
Career until age 60 on full CPF terms
Recruitment Bonus
Receive a lump sum bonus of $36,000 (Diploma) or $26,000
(non-Diploma) upon joining as Naval Warfare System Expert*.
*Additional terms and conditions apply. Please contact Navy Recruitment Centre for more details.
Expert Continuous Engagement and Learning (EXCEL) Bonus
| Age 28 | up to 4 months' bonus |
| Age 32 | up to 8 months' bonus |
| Age 40 | up to 8 months' bonus |
| Age 50 | up to 8 months' bonus |
28 months of Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) bonus in total, paid at four points in your career.
Flex Benefits
An annual lump sum allowance will be disbursed to you so that you have the flexibility in using the money as and when you need it.
| Up to 10 years of service | $800 per year |
| More than 10 years of service | $1000 per year |
Sponsorships
SAF Polytechnic Sponsorship (MDES)
Receive full sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges at a local polytechnic, as well as a monthly allowance and study bonus.
SAF ITE Sponsorship (MDES)
Receive full sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges at a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE), as well as a monthly allowance.
Stories from Beyond
"The RSN has shaped me to become a self-motivated person who readily takes on challenges both in and out of work."
ME4 Lye Joon Fah
Marine Systems Expert, Eighth Flotilla Headquarters
"The Navy offers a meaningful, challenging, enriching and rewarding career, giving me opportunities to travel around the world, broadening my horizon of thoughts."
ME4 Joe Yeo
Coxswain, RSS Formidable
"I was selected to be the pioneer ship crew for not just one, but two Littoral Mission Vessels."
ME3 Lee Teck Wee
Marine Systems Engineer Superintendent, Ship Superintending Engineering Centre
"I was given the opportunity to be part of the task group commanding a multinational force in anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden."
ME3 Angela Chan
Command & Control Cluster Chief, RSS Resolution
"A career with the RSN is an eye-opening experience and undeniably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
ME2 Nigel Ho
Senior Assistant Engineer, Systems Readiness Engineering Centre (Marine and Electrical)
"I am very lucky to have made so many friends in the Navy who will guide and lift me up when I encounter problems at work or in my personal life."
ME2 Winnie Lai
Weapon Control Systems Supervisor, RSS Steadfast
Responsibilities
As a Naval Warfare System Expert (Marine System), you are responsible for a wide range of equipment that keeps our ship on the move. These are critical to the ship’s survivability and include the propulsion systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems, fresh water plants and pollution control systems.
Benefits
Salary Benefits
| ME1 Trainee | ME1 |
|---|---|
| $2,740 (Diploma) | $3,630* (Diploma) |
| $2,530 (Higher NITEC) | $3,430* (Higher NITEC) |
| $2,170 (NITEC) | $3,080* (NITEC) |
| Additional Allowances | |
|---|---|
| Ship board | $350-$450 |
| Submarine | $750-$850 |
| MDES Sea Assignment | $320 |
*Includes ship board allowance of $350 and MDES Sea Assignment allowance of $320
Military Domain Experts Scheme
Career until age 60 on full CPF terms
Recruitment Bonus
Receive a lump sum bonus of $36,000 (Diploma) or $26,000
(non-Diploma) upon joining as Naval Warfare System Expert*.
*Additional terms and conditions apply. Please contact Navy Recruitment Centre for more details.
Expert Continuous Engagement and Learning (EXCEL) Bonus
| Age 28 | Up to 4 months' bonus |
| Age 32 | Up to 8 months' bonus |
| Age 40 | Up to 8 months' bonus |
| Age 50 | Up to 8 months' bonus |
28 months of Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) bonus in total, paid at four points in your career.
Flex Benefits
An annual lump sum allowance will be disbursed to you so that you have the flexibility in using the money as and when you need it.
| Up to 10 years of service | $800 per year |
| More than 10 years of service | $1000 per year |
Academic Qualifications
Relevant Diploma, Higher NITEC or NITEC in Marine and Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant engineering qualifications.
Basic Requirements
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship.
- Medically fit (PES B and above)
- Normal colour perception
Sponsorships
SAF Polytechnic Sponsorship (MDES)
Receive full sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges at a local polytechnic, as well as a monthly allowance and study bonus.
SAF ITE Sponsorship (MDES)
Receive full sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges at a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE), as well as a monthly allowance.
Stories from Beyond
"The RSN has shaped me to become a self-motivated person who readily takes on challenges both in and out of work."
ME4 Lye Joon Fah
Marine Systems Expert, Eighth Flotilla Headquarters
"The Navy offers a meaningful, challenging, enriching and rewarding career, giving me opportunities to travel around the world, broadening my horizon of thoughts."
ME4 Joe Yeo
Coxswain, RSS Formidable
"I was selected to be the pioneer ship crew for not just one, but two Littoral Mission Vessels."
ME3 Lee Teck Wee
Marine Systems Engineer Superintendent, Ship Superintending Engineering Centre
"I was given the opportunity to be part of the task group commanding a multinational force in anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden."
ME3 Angela Chan
Command & Control Cluster Chief, RSS Resolution
"A career with the RSN is an eye-opening experience and undeniably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
ME2 Nigel Ho
Senior Assistant Engineer, Systems Readiness Engineering Centre (Marine and Electrical)
"I am very lucky to have made so many friends in the Navy who will guide and lift me up when I encounter problems at work or in my personal life."
ME2 Winnie Lai
Weapon Control Systems Supervisor, RSS Steadfast
