5G/6G Prototyping & Systems Engineer

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Technology’s Future Communications Translation Lab (FCTLab) seeks a Software Solution Engineer to design, develop and integrate software for translating advanced 5G/6G research into practical, industry-ready solutions.

You will work with researchers and industry partners to build proof-of-concept applications, integrate AI models and video processing, and validate prototypes on private 5G testbeds and lab hardware.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development and system design experience.
• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related field.
• Strong Python and C++ programming skills; translate use-case requirements into maintainable software.
• Strong understanding of wireless tech (5G/LTE, Wi‑Fi) and applicability to practical prototypes.
• Experience with hardware–software integration via sensors, actuators, cameras or modems; REST APIs, messaging, Websocket.
• Familiarity with TCP/UDP/IP, VPN, NAT, tunneling; exposure to ROS/ROS 2, embedded systems or edge computing.

Responsibilities

• Design architectures and software for translating research into practical 5G-enabled use cases.
• Develop proof-of-concept applications and working prototypes.
• Integrate software with devices, sensors, cameras and communication interfaces.
• Design, execute functional and performance tests, troubleshoot integrations and refine prototypes.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners; coordinate with vendors when development is outsourced.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and demonstration materials; contribute to feasibility studies and publications.
• Provide guidance to students and researchers on software development and testing.

Skills

Python

C++

5G/LTE

Wi-Fi

REST APIs

ROS/ROS 2

AI/ML integration

Video processing

Edge computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in related field

Tools

REST APIs

Websocket

Linux tooling

Wireshark

ROS/ROS 2

iproute2

tcpdump

Job description

The Singapore Institute of Technology’s Future Communications Translation Lab (FCTLab) seeks a Software Solution Engineer to design, develop and integrate software for translating advanced 5G/6G research into practical, industry-ready solutions.

You will work with researchers and industry partners to build proof-of-concept applications, integrate AI models and video processing, and validate prototypes on private 5G testbeds and lab hardware.