Autonomous Maritime Systems Scientist

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institute in Singapore is seeking a candidate with a Master's or PhD in fields such as Transportation Engineering or Naval Architecture. This role involves contributing to the validation platform for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships by developing control algorithms and supporting model-scale experiments. The ideal candidate should be proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C++ and demonstrate strong analytical skills alongside effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Master/PhD degree in Transportation Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation network, vessel dynamics, or autonomous control systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++ for system modelling and validation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the virtual testing and validation platform for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships.
• Develop control algorithms within simulation environments to evaluate performance.
• Support model-scale experiments in the TCOMS ocean basin.

Skills

Transportation network expertise

Vessel dynamics knowledge

Autonomous control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Analytical skills

Education

Master/PhD degree in relevant field

Job description

A research institute in Singapore is seeking a candidate with a Master's or PhD in fields such as Transportation Engineering or Naval Architecture. This role involves contributing to the validation platform for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships by developing control algorithms and supporting model-scale experiments. The ideal candidate should be proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C++ and demonstrate strong analytical skills alongside effective communication abilities.