Development Engineer AI for Robotic Systems, ARTC

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR's Autonomous Systems & Robotics (ASR) group in Singapore seeks a Development Engineer to advance AI-driven robotic systems for industrial use. You will work with senior and junior engineers on R&D projects, leading small initiatives and delivering both software and hardware components.

You should have a Bachelor's in engineering and up to 2 years in AI/ML-based robotics, with hands-on experience in Python/C++, 3D simulation tools, and ROS/ROS 2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering fields.
• 0-2 years in AI/ML-based robotics and automation.
• Experience in Python/C++ programming.
• Experience with robot manipulation programs (ABB RAPID, URScript, KRL).
• Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Visual Components).
• Hands-on with industrial robot arms/cobots.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with stakeholders to understand problem statements and requirements.
• Study and compare new technologies; contribute to AI-driven robotics projects.
• Validate concepts using simulations and physical prototypes.
• Design and develop physical/software modules and system components.
• Test and validate solutions; support technical proposals.
• Engage with system integrators/vendors for deployments.

Skills

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Robotics & automation

Problem solving

Hands-on ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering)

Tools

ABB RAPID

URScript

KRL

ROS/ROS 2

Simulink

Gazebo

Visual Components

Isaac Sim

Job description

Job Title: Development Engineer AI for Robotic Systems, ARTC | Requisition ID: 684 | Posting Start Date: 02/04/2026

Job Description

ARTC is looking for a Development Engineer to join Autonomous Systems & Robotics (ASR) group to accelerate the development of novel, intelligent, and/or reconfigurable robotic systems that can be adopted by industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Development Engineer, you will contribute towards developing systems and solutions as part of a larger team, and lead small projects, to meet the needs of different companies across the manufacturing and logistics ecosystem in Singapore. You will work with both senior and junior engineers and scientists at A*STAR on different R&D projects for developing robotics and automation systems.
If you are passionate about applied research and/or the development of AI-driven robotics and automation systems and applying the best-in-class physical AI and/or optimization algorithms to solve practical industry problems, this is the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Discuss with stakeholders to get clear understanding of their problem statements, requirements, expectations
• Study new technologies and tools available in the market, evaluate and compare pros and cons, make recommendations; contribute to generative AI-driven robotic and automation system development projects
• Validate new concepts for systems or methods, by using virtual models, simulations and physical prototypes
• Design and develop physical / software modules, programs, and other system components
• Testing and validating the systems / solutions developed by other project team members
• Support seniors to develop detailed technical proposals addressing complex industry challenges, including automation, robotics.
• Contribute to robotics and automation system / software development projects for both competitive grant-funded research as well as for direct industrial problem statements
• Support senior staff in engaging with System Integrators (SI) and vendors to develop and deploy AI-based automation systems in the final operational environment (such as a factory shopfloor or warehouse facility) to meet end-user needs
• Write and maintain technical documentation of the work done in projects, and make presentations

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering)
• 0-2 years of experience in developing AI/ML-based robotics and automation systems / software solutions
• Experience in software programming (e.g., Python, C / C++ )
• Good experience in developing robot manipulation programs (e.g., ABB RAPID, URScript, KRL) for practical use-cases will be a strong plus
• Experience in 3D Simulation tools (e.g., Visual components, Isaac Sim, Gazebo), or willing to learn simulation tools
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot arms, cobots for automation systems / solutions development projects.
• Experience or exposure to robotic picking and placement/packing applications
• Able to work hands-on with limited supervision for projects to develop robotics / automation systems
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Practical knowledge in applying Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning etc. in both simulation and real-life implementations will be a strong plus
• Experience in mechanical design (CAD), systems-level modelling and simulation will be a plus (e.g., Simulink)
• Knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS / ROS 2), UI/UX development etc. will be a plus

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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