Senior Embedded Software Engineer- Flight Software (DSC/CY/SatSys)

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Singapore is searching for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for satellite systems. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams, software verification, and mentoring fellow engineers. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of embedded software development experience and strong skills in C/C++. Competitive compensation and innovative work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative workplace

Cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded system software development.
• Good understanding of RTOS and/or Linux.
• Ability to read hardware schematics and data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for satellite operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams from analysis to deployment.
• Mentor teammates for growth and team development.

Skills

Embedded system software development

Solid programming skill in C/C++

Knowledge in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Good understanding of low-level device drivers

Good understanding of unit testing

Agile software development experience

Education

Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer- Flight Software (DSC/CY/SatSys)

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.

About our Line of Business – Satellite Systems

ST Engineering Satellite Systems Pte. Ltd. (SatSys) is a joint venture founded in 2010 by ST Engineering, DSO National Laboratories, and Nanyang Technological University. Today with our expertise and comprehensive suite of satellite engineering and test facility, SatSys design and develop satellite buses to integrate with various payloads, such as Electro-Optical (EO) camera, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and more, to meet the mission objectives of our customers.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be part of the Space Software group that will develop embedded software that enable the satellite to operate continuously and robustly in the harsh environment of space.

Be Part of Our Success

• Collaborate with other engineering teams and system architects to obtain product features from analysis to deployment phases.
• Implement the design in C and unit test all the software components.
• Verify and validate software system on target hardware.
• Perform the necessary software maintenance and give consultancy to users on the deployed software.
• Continuously develop new skills & techniques in software technologies to improve and reduce software development time and effort.
• Participate in the definition of the future products.
• Enhance infrastructures to hit performance and reliability metrics.
• Drive data-driven decisions through metrics, experimentation, and experience.
• Own problems end‑to‑end, thinking through everything from user experience, data models, scalability, operability, and ongoing metrics.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to the growth of individuals and the overall team.
• Craft our long-term technical vision with high standards and align with business directions.
• Influence the organization culture by challenging the status quo, think different and being ever curious.

Qualities We Value

• Knowledge in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
• More than 5 years of experience in embedded system software development, RTOS and/or Linux.
• Good understanding of low-level device drivers like CAN, UART or SPI.
• Solid programming skill in C/C++.
• Good understanding of unit testing.
• Demonstrate a hunger for new knowledge and the ability to quickly source, test and demo ideas.
• Excellent communicator and able to thrive in a fluid, flexible and innovative environment
• Experience in agile software development and embedded system product development from power‑on to full functional system.
• Understands hardware, able to read schematics and data sheets.
• Must be interested in space / satellites / remote imaging.

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting‑edge technologies and architectures.
• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.
• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.
• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.