Senior Control Engineer, Singapore

Senior Control Engineer - Space Laser Communications

Senior Control Engineer is responsible for design and performance improvements of control systems at Transcelestial, specifically for our space laser communication devices. This position is part of the Space & Defense Team, led by Dr. Jan Smisek. The role will also interact with hardware, manufacturing, and software design teams to assist with the overall development of the optical systems and new optical alignment technologies.

• Design and implement high-performance control systems for precision pointing and stabilization of laser communication devices, including gimbals and fast steering mirrors, for both terrestrial and space environments.
• Develop, simulate, and validate control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink with automatic code generation, and verify them through simulation-based and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Integrate control systems with optical, mechanical, and embedded hardware subsystems, ensuring performance, robustness, and fault tolerance in diverse operating conditions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in control system design for moving mechanical platforms (e.g., gimbals, telescopes, spacecraft ADCS, precision optical systems).
• Proficiency in control theory, dynamic modeling, and design using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Proven experience in embedded systems development for control applications.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a track record of diagnosing and resolving complex system-level issues.

• Experience with laser-based communication or high‑precision optical systems in aerospace or terrestrial applications.
• Familiarity with spacecraft ADCS design and implementation.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and simulation tools (STK, MATLAB Aerospace Toolbox).
• DDS or ROS2 integration for control and data handling in embedded aerospace systems.
• Model-based design and code generation with MATLAB/Simulink for real-time control systems, including SIL, PIL, and HIL testing.
• Experience with full lifecycle projects (ideally in aerospace or defense), from concept through integration and operations, in both space and terrestrial domains.

• A competitive salary and stock options package.
• Personal MacBook laptop.
• Unlimited annual leave.
• Comprehensive and top-tier health plans.
• Daily lunch allowance in office.