Marine Engineer
As a Marine Engineer, you’ll lead your team in managing and overseeing marine, propulsion, and electrical control systems to ensure the ship’s structure and survivability.
Last updated 10 December 2025
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Responsibilities
Your role as a Marine Engineer will place you at the heart of sophisticated platforms, where you’ll guide your team in overseeing ship structure and survivability, by managing and operating marine systems, propulsion systems and electrical control systems.
Benefits
The Naval Warfare Systems Engineer will receive a competitive starting salary, periodic bonuses and the opportunity to receive professional accreditation as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).
Starting Salary
Monthly Salary Progression for ME4 Trainee, ME4 (Apprentice), and ME4
ME4 Trainee | ME4 (Apprentice) | ME4 |
|---|---|---|
$5,010 - $6,190 (Degree) | $5,460 - $6,640 (Degree) | |
$3,210 (Diploma) | $3,420 (Diploma) | - |
$2,980 (A-Level) | $3,200 (A-Level) | - |
Additional monthly allowances
Additional Allowances | |
|---|---|
Ship board | $500 |
Submarine | $1,200 |
Mid-careerists will be assigned a salary based on years of relevant experience and educational qualifications.
Military Domain Experts Scheme
Career until age 60 on full CPF terms
Expert Continuous Engagement and Learning (EXCEL) Bonus
Age 32 | Up to 12 months' bonus |
Age 40 | 8 months' bonus |
Age 50 | 8 months' bonus |
28 months of Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) bonus in total, paid at three 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.
An annual lump sum allowance for RSN Personnel Based on Years of Service
Up to 10 years of service | $800 per year |
More than 10 years of service | $1000 per year |
View more on the Navy brochure for Marine Engineers [PDF, 2.65 MB].
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Degree in relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics etc)
Basic Requirements
Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship
Medically fit (PES B1 and above)
Normal colour perception
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