Associate Scientist (Flight Sciences)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an applicant for a position focused on designing, developing, and building mini-drones for testing algorithms. The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary robotics context, integrating hardware and software. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and familiarity with C++ are required, along with teamwork and communication skills. Experience with flight control and robotics software is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build mini-drones.
• Integrate hardware and software for robotics applications.
• Test and repair drone systems.

Skills

C++

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, computer, systems or related fields

Tools

PX4

ROS

QGroundControl

Gazebo

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you applyvia the NUSCareer Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applicants are invited to apply for the position to design, develop, and build mini-drones for the implementation and testing of mini-drone algorithms. The successful candidate will engage in a multi-disciplinary robotics role which requires working and integrating hardware and software.

• Drone system design, construction, testing, maintenance and repair
• Mechanical, electrical, sensor, processor, radio, computer integration
• Implementation and testing of software modules in C++ (e.g. collision avoidance) for mini-drones

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, computer, systems or related fields
• Familiar with C++
• Familiar with building and flying drones
• Experience with flight control, robotics software, and simulation stack (e.g. PX4, ROS, QGroundControl, Gazebo) is a strong advantage
• Experience with designing parts for 3D printing is a plus
• Ability to work well with team members and good communication skills are essential.