Embedded Systems Engineer

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering is seeking a hardware/firmware engineer to design and develop electronic circuit boards for drone systems. You will create architectures, source components, design schematics and PCB layouts, and generate Gerber files for fabrication.

The role requires hands-on firmware in embedded C/C++, thorough testing of PCB assemblies, and documenting designs and test results. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, with experience in analog/digital circuits and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience in electronic hardware and firmware design.
• Experience in analog and digital circuit design.
• Circuit design with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs.

Responsibilities

• Research and define efficient, reliable architecture to meet circuit board requirements for drone systems.
• Source suitable electronic components for the design.
• Study datasheets and design schematics for circuit boards.
• Design PCB layouts and generate Gerber files for fabrication.
• Firmware design in embedded C/C++.
• Test PCB assemblies to ensure proper operation.
• Create documents and drawings for design and test.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Microcontrollers

DSPs

FPGAs

C/C++ programming

Problem solving

Written/verbal communication

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD Capture

PCB Designer

Autodesk EAGLE

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

You will design and develop electronic circuit boards for our drone systems and be part of a tight-knit team that provides safe, reliable drone systems and quality services to our distinguished customers in Singapore and around the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research for solution: You will research and define efficient and reliable architecture to fulfil electronic circuit board requirements for our drone systems.
• Component sourcing: You will source suitable electronic components to implement the design architecture.
• Schematic design: You will study datasheets of the electronic components and design the schematic of electronic circuit boards that can fulfil the requirements.
• PCB design: You will design the PCB layout of electronic circuit boards and generate Gerber files for PCB fabrication.
• Firmware design: You will be responsible for firmware programming in embedded C/C++ language.
• PCB assembly test: You will test PCB assemblies thoroughly and ensure they operate as expected.
• Generation of documents and drawings: You will generate documents and drawings of design and test.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• 3-5 years of industry or other relevant experience in electronic hardware and firmware design
• Experience in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience in designing electronic circuits with microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.
• Knowledge in various communication buses and protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, etc.
• Proficient in schematic and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD Capture and PCB Designer, Autodesk EAGLE, etc.
• Proficient in using instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc. to troubleshoot issues on electronic circuit boards.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming language.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

About Company

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported revenue of over $12b in 2025 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index.

About Commercial Aerospace

ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business is a world-class Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider with proven solutions for practically every stage of an aircraft life cycle. With 50 years of reputable track record in aviation, backed by a highly experienced team of engineers and technicians across facilities in Asia Pacific, the U.S. and Europe, we know what it takes to keep the world flying safely.