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 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
We are seeking a highly experienced Assistant / Principal SystemsEngineer to lead the architecture, integration, and delivery of advanced laser and electro-optical systems.
This is a senior technical leadership role where you will drive system-level decisions, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and ensure successful execution from concept through deployment. You will play a key role in shaping system design, managing complexity, and delivering high-performance solutions in demanding operational environments.
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.
- Design systems considering electrical, thermal management, mechanical stability and safety compliance.
- 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.
- Conduct and 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
- Knowledge in Systems Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 - 10 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 knowledge of electrical, mechanical, thermal and safety considerations in advanced laser and electro-optics design.
- Hands-on experience in advanced laser and electro-optics performance testing.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working across engineering domains.
- Proficiency in optical design tools and simulation software.
- 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.
- Team-Oriented Mindset: Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams toward shared objectives.
- Effective Communication: Clear and concise communication across engineering and management levels.
- Adaptability: Comfortable with agile development, prototyping, and evolving requirements in R&D environments
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities in both lab and field settings.
- Accountability: Ownership of tasks from concept to integration, with a high standard for quality and safety.
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.
Working Location: Jurong East
