Job Title: Senior Engineer – Precision Optical Control Systems (Gimbals, FTS, Laser Pointing)

Location: Singapore | Relocation Supported
Industry: Aerospace, Optical Systems, SpaceTech, Laser Communications
Compensation: Competitive salary + Equity/Stock Options

Overview:
Our client, a well-funded and rapidly growing technology company in the laser communications space, is seeking a Senior Engineer with deep expertise in precision optomechanical systems and closed-loop control. This role is focused on the mechanical stabilisation and dynamic pointing of laser systems mounted on fast-moving platforms (e.g., gimbals, tip-tilt mirrors, or fast steering mechanisms).

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience building real-time control systems that achieve ultra-precise pointing and alignment in dynamic environments – think satellite lasercom, drone-mounted optics, or surgical laser platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of closed-loop control systems for high-precision laser pointing and stabilisation.

• Model system dynamics, sensor feedback (IMUs, gyros, optical trackers), and actuator responses (piezo, gimbal, tip-tilt) to achieve sub-microradian stability.

• Develop and simulate control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink; implement real-time code in C/C++.

• Integrate pointing and tracking systems into complex optomechanical payloads, including alignment and calibration.

• Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams (optical, embedded, mechanical, and aerospace engineers) to build robust systems for real-world deployment.

• Support lab testing, field validation, and space-grade environmental qualification.

Ideal Background:

• 5+ years of experience in high-precision mechanical control or pointing systems.

• Strong foundation in control theory, dynamic system modeling, and estimation filters.

• Experience designing stabilised platforms such as:

  • Gimbals or FTS for optical/laser systems

  • Satellite tracking and pointing mechanisms

  • Surgical or industrial laser alignment systems

  • UAV/drone camera stabilisation or comms payloads

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and embedded C/C++.

• Experience with system integration and hardware tuning in a lab setting.

Why This Role?

• Contribute to breakthrough technology enabling next-generation global internet infrastructure.

• Join a high-impact team working across earth and space-based optical systems.

• See your work go from simulation to space-grade hardware.

• Full relocation package available; flexible remote start supported.

• Backed by leading global investors and selected by premier aerospace innovation programs.

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

Adam Slade