Software Engineer (Optical Communication Systems)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security agency in Singapore is seeking an engineer to conduct research and develop innovative optical communications solutions. The role involves evaluating technologies, integrating systems, and requires strong knowledge in optical transport technologies and programming skills in Python and JavaScript. Candidates must have a background in Computer or Electrical Engineering and must be Singapore Citizens to apply.

Qualifications

• Background in Computer/Electrical engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of optical transport technologies and fibre optics components.
• Ability to diagnose and analyse fibre optic telecommunications transport system issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development (R&D) on optical communications systems.
• Evaluate new products and a wide range of optical communications technologies.
• Conceptualise, design and develop advanced optical communications solutions.

Skills

Optical transport technologies

Programming languages (Python, JavaScript)

Communication systems theory

Signal processing concepts

Education

Background in Computer/Electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Lab instruments (spectrum analysers, scopes, network tester)

Job description

Overview

CSIT develops solutions to advance the national security interests of Singapore. In the domain of optical communications, customised solutions are required to efficiently transport and distribute information between data systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development (R&D) on the latest and upcoming optical communications systems.
• Evaluate new products and a wide range of optical communications technologies.
• Conceptualise, design and develop advanced optical communications solutions by integrating in-house development and COTS products.

Requirements

• Background in Computer/Electrical engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of optical transport technologies and fibre optics components, e.g. splitters and amplifiers.
• Knowledge of communication systems theory and signal processing concepts.
• Ability to diagnose and analyse fibre optic telecommunications transport system issues.
• Competent in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analysers, scopes and network tester.

As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.