Salary.sg Forums

Salary.sg Forums (https://forums.salary.sg/)
-   Companies (https://forums.salary.sg/companies/)
-   -   DSTA (under Mindef) (https://forums.salary.sg/companies/1940-defence-science-technology-agency-under-ministry-defence-singapore.html)

Unregistered 21-02-2013 04:30 PM

Definitely a great place to start your career.
Good starting pay, good increment.
If you are thinking about staying for a long time, good prospects too.

jobhunter1234 21-02-2013 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33416)
Definitely a great place to start your career.
Good starting pay, good increment.
If you are thinking about staying for a long time, good prospects too.

Thanks for the info. I have sent in my application and is waiting for reply. Care to share current salary scheme for the diff hons class?

Unregistered 01-03-2013 10:10 PM

hoping some people working in DSTA procurement area can shed some light.

is it true that turnover rate is very high? is DSTA good for staying long term??

Unregistered 01-03-2013 11:31 PM

does land system engineer need mechanical degree people?? it seem that most needed is EEE degree???

Unregistered 02-03-2013 02:24 PM

Does DSTA accepts 2nd lower hons for both procurement and engineering positions? Is it true that procurement position starts at a lower salary than engineers?

Thanks in advance.

Unregistered 02-03-2013 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33725)
Does DSTA accepts 2nd lower hons for both procurement and engineering positions? Is it true that procurement position starts at a lower salary than engineers?

Thanks in advance.

i am not from DSTA, but I got friend with 2nd lower from NTU got in as engineer....

one of my cousin also 2nd lower NUS , also working in there!!!

I personally also attend 2 different interview with DSTA on 2 different position in 2007 and in 2010, I also got 2nd lower NTU engineering degree.....but never get in -_-"

Unregistered 02-03-2013 08:17 PM

procurement is an "executive" position

engineer are "technical" position....


"technical" got +$300 more than "executive" for starting pay as far as i noe

jobhunter1234 02-03-2013 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33739)
procurement is an "executive" position

engineer are "technical" position....


"technical" got +$300 more than "executive" for starting pay as far as i noe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33738)
i am not from DSTA, but I got friend with 2nd lower from NTU got in as engineer....

one of my cousin also 2nd lower NUS , also working in there!!!

I personally also attend 2 different interview with DSTA on 2 different position in 2007 and in 2010, I also got 2nd lower NTU engineering degree.....but never get in -_-"

Thanks for the info. Indeed useful.

Unregistered 02-03-2013 11:06 PM

i heard the turnover rate very high in DSTA? is it true?

jobhunter1234 02-03-2013 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33750)
i heard the turnover rate very high in DSTA? is it true?

In general or particular positions i.e. exec / technical

Unregistered 02-03-2013 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobhunter1234 (Post 33751)
In general or particular positions i.e. exec / technical

in general ba, not too sure also. heard about it from friends. hoping someone can confirm

Unregistered 03-03-2013 04:08 PM

let say someone with 2nd upper with NS join DSTA as an engineer at $3580 in year 2007 july.

how much will he be earning now by 2013 ??

how much will be his basic salary(after annual increment/promotion/wage adjustment if any) in 2013 after 6 years assume he is normal average performer?


any figure??

Unregistered 04-03-2013 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33773)
let say someone with 2nd upper with NS join DSTA as an engineer at $3580 in year 2007 july.

how much will he be earning now by 2013 ??

how much will be his basic salary(after annual increment/promotion/wage adjustment if any) in 2013 after 6 years assume he is normal average performer?


any figure??

On an annual basis, should have crossed the 100k mark.

jobhunter1234 04-03-2013 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33811)
On an annual basis, should have crossed the 100k mark.

:eek:That is a lot considering only 6 years and only average performance.

Unregistered 04-03-2013 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobhunter1234 (Post 33814)
:eek:That is a lot considering only 6 years and only average performance.

Average senior engineer pay is only around $4.3K at DSTA. Project manager average pay only $5250.......How to get 100K?

jobhunter1234 04-03-2013 04:57 PM

coming 1 month...no news for my application...:confused:

Unregistered 04-03-2013 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33811)
On an annual basis, should have crossed the 100k mark.

if really 100k with just 6 yrs exp, mean basic will be 100000/16 = $6250 assume annual is [12mth basic + 1aws + 3mth bonus]


wow hit 6k in 6 years with average performance thru out???



-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

when a DSTA engineer promoted to grade 8 after 5 yrs from fresh grad, how much will be his basic salary(assume 2nd lower/upper with all average performance all 5 years)??

jobhunter1234 04-03-2013 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33822)
if really 100k with just 6 yrs exp, mean basic will be 100000/16 = $6250 assume annual is [12mth basic + 1aws + 3mth bonus]


wow hit 6k in 6 years with average performance thru out???



-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

when a DSTA engineer promoted to grade 8 after 5 yrs from fresh grad, how much will be his basic salary(assume 2nd lower/upper with all average performance all 5 years)??

Like that analyse quite logical. I think is possible to reach 6k plus in 6 years. But I think like that will reach ceiling quite fast.

Unregistered 04-03-2013 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33815)
Average senior engineer pay is only around $4.3K at DSTA. Project manager average pay only $5250.......How to get 100K?

I think your figures are abit off for PM at least. It should be much closer to 6k. Including all the bonuses, it adds up close to 100k per annum.

Unregistered 06-03-2013 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33815)
Average senior engineer pay is only around $4.3K at DSTA. Project manager average pay only $5250.......How to get 100K?

DSTA project manager's basic is not the lower end of 5k.
It's the higher end.

Unregistered 06-03-2013 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33912)
DSTA project manager's basic is not the lower end of 5k.
It's the higher end.

what is salary range for dsta project manager ? i think the earlier figures mentioned are the starting salaries ?

Unregistered 06-03-2013 09:15 PM

how much does a DSTA engineer (grade 8) with NS with 2nd lower/upper earn after 5 years exp ??

Unregistered 06-03-2013 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobhunter1234 (Post 33818)
coming 1 month...no news for my application...:confused:

dsta has already been sending out emails for job offers.

jobhunter1234 06-03-2013 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33943)
dsta has already been sending out emails for job offers.

you received yours? when was that. I guess I have no luck. Thanks for informing me :) All the best to your interview.

dupdupdup 06-03-2013 11:43 PM

anyone know anything about CSIT pay scheme? same as DSTA?

Unregistered 07-03-2013 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dupdupdup (Post 33951)
anyone know anything about CSIT pay scheme? same as DSTA?

From what I understand, dso/dsta/csit have the same pay scheme.

cslee 07-03-2013 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobhunter1234 (Post 33947)
you received yours? when was that. I guess I have no luck. Thanks for informing me :) All the best to your interview.

Don't worry. Maybe a blessing in disguise to you e.g. better career opportunities elsewhere. :)

cslee 07-03-2013 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33980)
From what I understand, dso/dsta/csit have the same pay scheme.

Not exactly the same but close. Don't worry about the few hundred dollars difference, it's the passion and job satisfaction that can sustain you long enough to reach your max potential.

jobhunter1234 07-03-2013 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslee (Post 33983)
Don't worry. Maybe a blessing in disguise to you e.g. better career opportunities elsewhere. :)

Thank you thank you :D. If really the blessing comes I'll update you :)

dupdupdup 08-03-2013 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslee (Post 33985)
Not exactly the same but close. Don't worry about the few hundred dollars difference, it's the passion and job satisfaction that can sustain you long enough to reach your max potential.

Thanks! :)

Unregistered 08-03-2013 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslee (Post 33985)
Not exactly the same but close. Don't worry about the few hundred dollars difference, it's the passion and job satisfaction that can sustain you long enough to reach your max potential.

Is it? So which org has the highest and lowest?

cslee 08-03-2013 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 34030)
Is it? So which org has the highest and lowest?

What I heard is DSTA > CSIT > DSO in starting pays. Progression wise not sure.

Unregistered 10-03-2013 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslee (Post 34033)
What I heard is DSTA > CSIT > DSO in starting pays. Progression wise not sure.

I'm surprised DSO pays the lowest when it seems to be the organization hardest to get into.

Unregistered 10-03-2013 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33937)
how much does a DSTA engineer (grade 8) with NS with 2nd lower/upper earn after 5 years exp ??

any reply from this???!

Unregistered 10-03-2013 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 33926)
what is salary range for dsta project manager ? i think the earlier figures mentioned are the starting salaries ?

I think the earlier figures are correct but outdated.For the more recent hires, I believe there was some pay revision in the last few years, at least the starting pay did get increased by about 300. Maybe that's why the pay for PM is much closer to 6k now.

Unregistered 10-03-2013 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 34091)
I think the earlier figures are correct but outdated.For the more recent hires, I believe there was some pay revision in the last few years, at least the starting pay did get increased by about 300. Maybe that's why the pay for PM is much closer to 6k now.

the last i heard 1st class with ns is $3880 in 2007-2009, that mean now is $4180 already for fresh grad?

Unregistered 12-03-2013 07:00 PM

no more reply??!?!?

Unregistered 12-03-2013 10:13 PM

Last heard got someone with first class offered 4k . Starting work after graduation in July 2013. Engineering position

jobhunter1234 12-03-2013 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 34160)
Last heard got someone with first class offered 4k . Starting work after graduation in July 2013. Engineering position

Congrats to that unknown person....envious!

Unregistered 16-03-2013 12:17 PM

Anyone knows about the career progression in dsta? Yes starting pay is good, but my friend who is doing internship there says the people there are mostly early thirties and twenties. Really have no idea where most people beyond age 35 goes to.

Do they move on to private? Or do they go into other ministries or stat board to do managerial role? Or is there an existence of something ultra classifed where experienced researcher and engineers from dsta head to?

Also wondering, are there more engineers in DSTA or more scientist? If i'm doing physics in local uni, can i go DSTA/DSO ?


All times are GMT +8. The time now is 07:17 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2