Autonomous Underframe Inspection Robot Engineer

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology seeks a Research Fellow / Research Engineer to advance an autonomous robotic platform for train underframe inspection. You will design, implement and validate robotic systems, including sensors and perception, in lab and depot environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers and industry partners, development of end-to-end prototypes, and documentation of results through reports and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics for Research Fellow, or Master's/Bachelor with relevant experience for Research Engineer.
• Hands-on experience in field robotics, preferably involving industrial inspection or autonomous mobile robots.
• Strong knowledge in autonomous mobile robots, ROS/ROS2, SLAM/localization, robot navigation and path planning, sensor fusion, LiDAR and depth sensing, and robot hardware integration.
• Programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with edge computing platforms, cameras, LiDAR, IMUs or related robotic sensors is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and experimental skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with academic researchers and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop an autonomous robotic system for train underframe inspection.
• Develop algorithms for localization, navigation, path planning, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous mission execution.
• Integrate cameras, illumination systems, depth sensors, LiDAR, actuators, computing devices and other inspection hardware onto the robotic platform.
• Integrate robotic hardware, navigation, perception, AI, and inspection modules into an end-to-end prototype.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and on-site trials in railway depot environments and evaluate navigation accuracy, inspection coverage, reliability, efficiency, safety, and robustness.
• Work with railway operators and industry partners to translate inspection procedures into autonomous robotic workflows.
• Prepare technical reports, research publications, presentations, demonstrations, and other project deliverables.

Skills

Field robotics

ROS/ROS2

SLAM & localization

Robot navigation

C++/Python

Education

PhD in Robotics

Master's/Bachelor in relevant field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

LiDAR

Depth sensors

Cameras

IMUs

Job description

Singapore Institute of Technology seeks a Research Fellow / Research Engineer to advance an autonomous robotic platform for train underframe inspection. You will design, implement and validate robotic systems, including sensors and perception, in lab and depot environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers and industry partners, development of end-to-end prototypes, and documentation of results through reports and publications.