Senior Control Engineer

2 days ago

Singapore Transcelestial Full time

Overview
Senior Control Engineer - Space Laser Communications at Transcelestial. The Senior Control Engineer is responsible for design and performance improvements of control systems for Transcelestial’s space laser communication devices. This role is part of the Space & Defense Team and collaborates with hardware, manufacturing, and software design teams to support optical system development and new alignment technologies.
Responsibilities
Design and implement high-performance control systems for precision pointing and stabilization of laser communication devices, including gimbals and fast steering mirrors, in 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.
What You Will Bring
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.
Nice To Have / Bonus
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 in aerospace or defense, from concept through integration and operations, in both space and terrestrial domains.
Our Hiring Process And What To Expect
30 min call with our technical recruitment team to align objectives.
30–60 min video/in-person interview with the Hiring Manager.
60 min in-person Team Fit interviews with at least 2 team members.
What’s In It For You
Competitive salary and stock options package
Personal MacBook laptop
Unlimited annual leave
Comprehensive health plans
Daily lunch allowance in office
Join Us
You should include in your application: Your CV, and/or LinkedIn page; links to projects, portfolio, or other work demonstrating your qualifications.
Email us at if you have questions.
Transcelestial has won numerous awards including SPIFFY, Forbes 30 Under 30, and more. Our team is located in Singapore.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Telecommunications, Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace
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