Research Assistant, Engineering Design

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Creative Technologist who sits at the intersection of design, engineering, and tech. In this role, you will develop and prototype immersive XR experiences while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in design and engineering, including hands-on experience with various prototyping tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, building, and iterating physical-digital prototypes for XR simulations.
• Familiar with prototyping circuits using breadboards.
• Experience in 3D modeling for digital fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Bring XR experiences to life through tangible prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create immersive experiences.
• Conduct user testing and refine prototypes based on feedback.

Skills

Design

Prototyping

User Testing

3D Modelling

R&D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design/Product Design/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Arduino

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Unity

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Creative Technologist who thrives at the intersection of design, engineering, and emerging technology. In this role, you’ll bring XR experiences to life through tangible prototypes that blend the physical and digital worlds. You'll collaborate with other designers, artists, developers, and researchers to explore the future of Multi-Sensorial Extended Reality (XR) simulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant topic (Industrial Design/Product Design/Mechanical Engineering)
• Design, build, and iterate physical-digital prototypes for XR simulations (AR/VR/MR).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into immersive experiences.
• Rapidly prototype using tools including Arduino, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and custom hardware to create compelling interactions.
• Conduct user testing and refine prototypes based on feedback and data insights.
• Contribute to speculative design explorations and concept development.
• Experience in 3D modelling for digital fabrication
• Familiar with prototyping circuits with breadboards / copper boards
• Familiar with R&D for solutions and provide time-cost estimates
• Experience with Unity will be a strong advantage