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. As an optical communications engineer, you will leverage on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products to develop customised optical communications solutions to meet stakeholder’s needs.

• Conduct research and development (R&D) on the latest and upcoming optical communications systems • Opportunities to evaluate new products and wide range of interesting optical communications technologies • Conceptualise, design and develop advanced optical communications solutions by integrating in-house development and COTS products

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Electrical engineering or equivalent qualifications • Knowledge of optical transport technologies and fibre optics components, e.g. splitters and amplifiers • Knowledge of communication systems theory and signal processing concepts • Ability to diagnose and analyse fibre optic telecommunications transport system issues • Competent in programming languages such as Python and Javascript • Experience with lab instruments such as spectrum analysers, scopes and network tester

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!