Software Engineer (Optical Communication Systems)

What the role is:

CSIT develops solutions to advance the national security interests of Singapore. In the domain of optical communications, customised solutions are required to efficiently transport and distribute information between data systems.We are seeking talented software engineer with a strong foundation in optical communications to join our team. You will leverage commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products to develop customised systems that orchestrate, monitor and optimise optical communication networks to meet stakeholders' needs.

What you will be working on:

Conceptualise, design and develop advanced optical communications solutions by integrating in-house developed component and COTS products.

Develop middleware and control planes to interface software applications with optical appliances.

Conduct research and development (R&D) on the latest and upcoming optical communications systems to address evolving security challenges.

Opportunities to evaluate new products and wide range of interesting optical communications technologies.

What we are looking for:

Background in Computer/Electrical engineering or equivalent qualifications.

Proficient in JavaScript or Python, familiar with message brokers and REST API design and good understanding of microservices architecture.

Knowledge of communication systems theory, signal processing concepts and optical transport technologies.

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot optical communication network issues and have experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analysers, optical scopes and network tester.As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.

About Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies is the lead digital technology agency in the Ministry of Defence, and a member of the Defence Technology Community. Our technical focus areas include Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, and Cloud Infrastructure and Services. We conduct applied research and develop customised digital solutions to support national missions such as cyber defence and counter-terrorism.Please visit our website (https://www.csit.gov.sg/) for more info on what we do, for scholarship/internship/career opportunities and more!

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