Senior Control Software Engineer – Space Laser Communications

Singapore (Relocation supported)
️ Lasercomms * Aerospace * Embedded Systems * Control Engineering

We’re supporting a fast-growing space hardware company based in Singapore, working at the cutting edge of wireless laser communication-both terrestrially and in orbit. They’re on a mission to bring ultra-fast internet connectivity to underserved regions, and they’re now building a space-based laser network. Think optical links between satellites-but smaller, faster, and far more accessible than traditional systems.

Right now, they’re looking for a Senior Control Software Engineer to join their Space division and take ownership of control system development for lasercomms payloads in LEO and beyond.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing embedded control software for high-performance laser communication systems

• Defining and implementing control algorithms, signal processing modules, and fault detection logic

• Working closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to simulate, implement, and test controls across both software and real hardware

• Supporting validation through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and simulation environments

• Creating software that works reliably in challenging conditions (i.e. in space)

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in C++ development for embedded systems

• Strong control systems background-design, simulation, tuning, and implementation

• Experience designing for complex, mission-critical environments (aerospace, space, robotics, etc.)

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams (hardware, SW, test, etc.)

• Experience with space-grade protocols, fault tolerance, modulation/demodulation is a big plus

⚙️ Even better if you have:

• Direct experience in lasercomms (especially space-based)

• Familiarity with ADCS, satellite control systems, or orbital dynamics

• Experience with Simulink, STK, Matlab Aerospace Toolbox, or ROS/ROS2

• Background in developing space-qualified embedded software or FPGA-based control systems

Why this role?

• Work on a small, fast-moving space team with real missions in development

• Be part of a company building a full space lasercomms stack-from pole to orbit

• Opportunity to shape control architecture from simulation all the way to hardware

• Start remote, relocate to Singapore over time (visa + relocation supported)

If you’re currently working in satellite control, aerospace robotics, or have hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for laser terminals, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a chat if you’d like more details. This is a rare opportunity to help define the future of how we connect across the globe-on Earth and in space.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Adam Slade