Lead R&D Engineer, Composite Materials & Automation

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DSO National Laboratories is seeking an R&D Engineer (Composite Materials) to design and fabricate cutting-edge composite structures and lead automation efforts in advanced manufacturing. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-value projects for defence applications in Singapore.

The role requires a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, knowledge of FEA, non-destructive testing methods, and hands-on fabrication using prepreg and wet layup processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Knowledge in mechanics of materials, structural design and stress analysis (FEA)
• Knowledge in non-destructive tests (ultrasound, pitch‑catch) for composite materials
• Knowledge in automation-related technologies for handling of composite materials and processes
• Knowledge in composite fabrication processes, such as prepreg layup and wet layup
• Knowledge in CAD drafting, preferably SolidWorks
• Ability to do both hands-on fabrication work and comfort in automated tools
• Dynamic, high adaptability to turn out design changes under quick engineering sprints and longer‑cycle projects requiring detailed planning
• Self‑driven, able to exhibit analytical thinking to address / solve unstructured problems
• Able to propose new ideas, design experiments and analyse technical outputs independently
• Team player, able to work with teams of diverse technical backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Work on designing and fabricating cutting‑edge advanced composite structures
• Work with digital tools and help shape adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies for high‑value projects
• Work with various stakeholders to manage project outcomes and give recommendations and take charge to resolve technical challenges
• Lead a small team to develop techniques to automate composite fabrication processes
• Plan and lead a team of technicians to meet project targets ranging from short sprints to longer‑cycle projects
• Perform CAD works, including generating or modifying 3D models and/or 2D sketches
• Design fabrication processes for composite structures
• Hands‑on fabrication and testing of composite structures with various processes such as wet layup, prepreg layup, resin infusion to robotic tools (e.g. ATL, AFP, trimming)
• Design new setup for mechanical testing and evaluation of composite structures

Skills

FEA

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DSO National Laboratories is seeking an R&D Engineer (Composite Materials) to design and fabricate cutting-edge composite structures and lead automation efforts in advanced manufacturing. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-value projects for defence applications in Singapore.

The role requires a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, knowledge of FEA, non-destructive testing methods, and hands-on fabrication using prepreg and wet layup processes.