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Naval Warfare System Expert (Marine System)
As a Naval Warfare System Expert (Marine System), you are responsible for a wide range of equipment that keeps our ship on the move.
Last updated 31 July 2025
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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
Monthly Gross Starting Salary for Naval Warfare System Expert – Marine System
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 for Naval Appointments
Additional Allowances | |
|---|---|
Ship board | $500 |
Submarine | $1,200 |
MDES Sea Assignment | $320 |
*Includes ship board allowance of $500 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 $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 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
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