Senior Research Engineer I (Satellite System Hardware)

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU in Singapore seeks a Senior Research Engineer I to design and integrate satellite system hardware, focusing on energy harvesting for low-power sensors and robust power management. You will develop MCU/MPU/SOC platforms, validate circuits, and work on FPGA programming within a collaborative team.

The role requires hands-on prototyping, EMI/EMC-compliant PCB design, and documentation across the full product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in MCU/MPU/SOC embedded system platform design and programming.
• Good understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Proficient in PCB artwork using Altium or Orcad.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop MCU/MPU/SOC platform.
• Analyze system requirements and generate modular specifications.
• Identify and qualify components for spacecraft operation.
• Build, test and modify prototypes.
• Circuit validation and system operational validation.
• Test and characterize circuits.
• Code and debug in embedded C.
• FPGA programming.
• Guide design of printed circuits to EMC/EMI requirements.
• Work with team to ensure smooth integration of subsystems.
• Document all process and implementation.
• Manage tasks according to project schedule.
• Support satellite mission operation and testing.
• Work on integration of energy harvesting systems, power management, and monitoring sensors.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Embedded C programming

FPGA programming

PCB design

CAN SPI I2C protocols

Circuit analysis & simulation

Testing with bus/spectrum analyzers

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related

Diploma with industry experience

Tools

Altium

Orcad

Job description

The School of EEE invites applications for the position of Senior Research Engineer I (Satellite System Hardware).

The Research Engineer will work on a project to conduct the research on development of energy harvesting systems used in low power smart sensors for monitoring of buildings and bridges, as well as the integration of energy harvesters, power management circuit and monitoring sensors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop MCU/MPU/SOC platform.
• Analyze system requirements and generate modular specifications.
• Identify and qualify components for spacecraft operation.
• Build, test and modify prototypes.
• Circuit validation and system operational validation.
• Test and characterize circuits.
• Code and debug in embedded C.
• FPGA programming.
• Guide/design printed circuits to comply to EMC/EMI requirements.
• Work with team members to ensure smooth integration of various subsystems.
• Document all process and implementation.
• Manage tasks according to project schedule.
• Support the centre and project operation, such as satellite mission operation, satellite testing and student activities.
• Work on a project to conduct the research on development of energy harvesting systems used in low power smart sensors for monitoring of buildings and bridges.
• Work on integration of energy harvesters, power management circuit and monitoring sensors.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and above in Electronic Engineering or related field from a reputable university.
• Diploma with good industry experience may also be considered.
• Experience in MCU/MPU/SOC embedded system platform design and programming.
• Good understanding and ability in analog and digital circuit design
• Proficient and good skill in pcb artwork such as Altium or Orcad.
• Knowledge of various embedded hardware and application systems.
• Experience in generation of design specification documentation, schematic capture, and circuit analysis and simulation.
• Experience with debugging tools such as bus and spectrum analyzer.
• Experience with CAN, SPI, I2C bus protocols.
• Able to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent verbal and written communications in English.
• Complete full product life cycle knowledge is preferred.
• Experiences in FPGA, Analog or RF design is preferred.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU