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Naval Warfare System Expert (Electrical & Control System)
As a Naval Warfare System Expert (Electrical & Control Systems), you enable the ship and its systems to function effectively and efficiently by ensuring power to crucial combat systems remains uninterrupted.
Last updated 31 July 2025
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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
Starting Salary
Monthly salary for ME1 Trainee and ME1
ME1 Trainee | ME1 |
|---|---|
$2,910 (Diploma) | $3,920* (Diploma) |
$2,700 (Higher NITEC) | $3,720* (Higher NITEC) |
$2,310 (NITEC) | $3,320* (NITEC) |
Additional monthly allowances
Additional Allowances | |
|---|---|
Ship board | $500 |
Submarine | $1,200 |
MDES Sea Assignment | $320 |
*Inclusive of ship board allowance of $500 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 $30,000 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.
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 Naval Warfare System Expert [PDF, 3.6 MB].
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Relevant Diploma, Higher NITEC or NITEC in Electrical 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
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