Development Scientist

ETHOS SEARCH ASSOCIATES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency for technical roles in Singapore is seeking a PhD qualified candidate for a research role focused on industrial applications of robotics. The successful applicant will work on developing advanced software solutions and algorithms using C++ and Python. Collaboration and leadership in engineering teams are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should have experience with ROS and a background in AI or Machine Learning applied to robotics. Exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology in robotics.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 1-3 years experience in C++ and Python programming.
• Experience with ROS 2 and its ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Research or translation of research into industrial robotics applications.
• Collaborate with or lead engineering teams.
• Develop proof-of-concept software solutions.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

AI/Machine Learning

Robotic concepts

Education

PhD in Robotics Engineering

Tools

ROS

Git

Job description

This will be a 3-years renewable contract position based in Jurong West.

Responsibilities

• Research or translation of research into industrial robotics applications (AI for robotics, advanced multi-robot coordination, or path planning)
• Collaborate with or lead engineering teams.
• Responsible for the research, develop, extend, and apply advanced robotics software and algorithms leveraging frameworks like ROS (AI models, machine learning, multi-agent systems, and simulation).
• Implementation and testing.
• Develop proof-of-concept software solutions and demonstrators based on research outcomes using languages like C++ and Python and libraries such as ROS.
• Ensure application-oriented robotic research move towards industrial automation.
• Enforce systems engineering approaches to translate research concepts into system requirements and validation methodologiesProduce technical write-ups, publications, and presentations to disseminate research findings and translation outcomes.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 1-3 years in:
• C++ and Python programming.
• ROS 2 and its ecosystem.
• Software development principles and practices.
• Pioneer research or translate research findings into practical software prototypes or applications.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and proficiency with Git version control.
• Robotics concepts including manipulation, navigation, fleet management, and/or simulation.
• AI/Machine Learning applied to robotics, advanced multi-robot coordination, or path planning.

Advantages if experienced in:

• Applying or researching AI technologies in robotics.
• Managing research projects or leading technical initiatives.
• Specific robotics algorithms (e.g., scheduling optimisation, task assignment, traffic deconfliction)
• Developing software solutions using ROS libraries