Optical Communications Engineer - R&D & 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

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.