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[Sensor R&D] System Lead Engineer

Job description

Role Overview
Responsible for leading system-level engineering in product development, integrating electronics, firmware, optics, and mechanical domains to deliver robust, high-quality sensor solutions from concept to launch.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own all technical aspects of product development and define system requirements

  • Identify and mitigate technical constraints and risks throughout project lifecycle

  • Develop system architecture and domain decomposition meeting functional, safety, and cost targets

  • Lead system test planning, verification, and optimization for quality and robustness

  • Conduct feasibility studies for new technologies and methods

  • Resolve product lifecycle issues, including failure analysis and cross-functional conflicts

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership and support multidisciplinary collaboration

✅ Ideal Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field

  • 10+ years R&D experience with embedded systems; involved in ≥5 full-cycle projects

  • Hands-on experience in resolving embedded system design issues

  • Strong knowledge in EMC/EMI, electronics design, software development, and thermal management

  • Solid understanding of sensor technologies and operating principles

  • Experience in requirement engineering and V&V

  • Knowledge of FMEA/PFMEA and statistical methods for sensor accuracy

  • Exposure to ML for sensor applications is a plus

  • Excellent communication, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

  • Proven technical leadership in cross-functional teams

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to melissa.lin@ambition.com.sg

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