Senior System Engineer (DSC/TE)

ST Engineering Advanced Networks & Sensors Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to drive the design and integration of cutting-edge laser and electro-optics systems for defense applications. This role is pivotal in translating complex operational requirements into comprehensive technical specifications and leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases from concept to deployment. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, you will work in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and contributions. Join this forward-thinking firm and make a significant impact on the future of technology and connectivity solutions.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative workplace

Cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• 8+ years in systems engineering for advanced laser/electro-optics systems.
• Strong leadership in multidisciplinary team settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system design and integration of laser systems.
• Translate operational needs into system-level solutions.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Laser Systems

Electro-Optics

Requirements Engineering

Technical Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

About ST Engineering

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 – Advanced Networks & Sensors

Our Advanced Networks & Sensors business specializes in platform digitalization, advanced connectivity, and cutting-edge manufacturing. This diversity of capabilities presents a range of roles through which you can contribute to the development of innovative, secure, and patented products. Join our team and play a crucial role in developing tomorrow’s technology and connectivity solutions and services to sectors spanning defence, public security, government, and the commercial realm. Your work will have a global impact as we empower customers through advanced communications, intelligent sensors, and the deployment of AI-enabled Edge applications for mission-critical roles.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

You will be the technical anchor driving the end-to-end system design and integration of cutting-edge laser and electro-optics systems for defence applications. As the systems engineering lead, you will translate complex operational needs into system-level solutions, guiding multidisciplinary teams through concept development, integration, testing, and deployment. Your leadership and systems thinking will ensure technical coherence and delivery of high-performance, field-ready solutions.

Be Part of Our Success

• Translate operational requirements into technical specifications and lead the systems engineering process from concept to deployment.

• Define system architecture, functional requirements, and performance specifications for advanced laser and electro-optics systems.

• Lead multidisciplinary development activities and ensure technical alignment across all subsystems.

• Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of electronics, mechanical, optical, and software subsystems into a coherent system.

• Oversee system-level testing, validation, and field deployment to ensure that performance and operational requirements are met.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive and accurate technical documentation, including design records, test reports, and validation data, ensuring compliance with configuration management and industry standards.

Qualities We Value

• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering of advanced laser or electro-optics systems.

• Proven experience in requirements engineering, system design reviews, and verification/validation plans.

• Solid understanding of optics, lasers, and electro-optical systems to effectively lead system integration and design decisions.

• Familiarity with systems engineering practices including requirements traceability, interface definition, and verification planning.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working across engineering domains.

• Strong leadership and technical coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to translate customer needs into engineering requirements and solutions.

• Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Comfortable with ambiguity in early R&D stages, and able to structure complexity.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams toward shared objectives.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities in both lab and field settings.

• Working location is in Ang Mo Kio.

• Singaporeans Only.

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.