Research Associate / Research Engineer II (Robotics and Machine Learning)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NTU's School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites a Research Associate / Research Engineer II to advance cutting-edge robotics research. You will design and validate uncertainty-aware perception and robust robotic manipulation through software-hardware integration, and contribute to publications and IP protection.

The role emphasizes building open-source ROS/ROS2 packages, mentoring student researchers, and conducting rigorous experimental validation in lab and field settings with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Robotics or related field.
• Strong programming in C++ and Python with ROS/ROS2 experience.
• Experience with perception, state estimation, or manipulation under uncertainty.

Responsabilités

• Design and benchmark probabilistic robotics algorithms.
• Develop open-source software packages (ROS/ROS2, Python/C++).
• Integrate software with robotic manipulators, sensors, actuators.
• Plan experimental validation in lab and field settings.
• Draft invention disclosures and publish papers.
• Co-guide student researchers and manage lab infra.

Connaissances

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Linux

State estimation

Computer vision

Robotic manipulation

Open-source contributions

Git

Technical writing

Formation

Master’s degree in Robotics

Outils

ROS/ROS2

Git

Linux

Description du poste

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a robust, dynamic and multi-disciplinary international research community comprising of world-class scientists and bright students. MAE prides itself in its excellent research capabilities in areas including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, energy, industrial engineering, maritime engineering, robotics, etc. The school is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure, housing a comprehensive range of cluster laboratories, test bedding facilities, research centres/institutes and corporate laboratories. Cutting-edge research in MAE addresses the immediate needs of our industries and supports the nation’s long-term development strategies. In the new era of industrial 4.0 and sustainable living, MAE is rigorous in developing new competencies to support the growth and competitiveness of our engineering sector in the global landscape. MAE has grown to be leader in Engineering Research, ranking amongst the top engineering schools in the world.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mae/research.

We are looking for a Research Associate / Research Engineer II to conduct cutting-edge research and software/hardware development in robotic systems operating under uncertainty. The role will focus on designing, implementing, and experimentally validating advanced algorithms in uncertainty-aware robot perception and robust robotic manipulation, directly supporting NTU’s commitment to advancing world-class robotics research and industrial innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities of the research engineer is to contribute to the following areas.

• Design, implement, and benchmark algorithms in probabilistic robotics, uncertainty-aware perception, and robust robotic manipulation under real-world uncertainties.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and public release of clean, well-documented open-source software repositories (e.g., ROS/ROS2 packages, Python/C++ libraries).
• Execute software-hardware integration for robotic manipulators, sensors, and actuators to build reliable, high-performance experimental setups.
• Plan and execute experimental validation in laboratory and field settings; evaluate perception-action loops using multi-modal sensor data.
• Draft invention disclosures for patents/IP protection and write research manuscripts for top-tier robotics publications (e.g., ICRA, IROS, RSS, T-RO).
• Manage laboratory infrastructure, ensure compliance with workplace safety standards, and co-guide student researchers.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong programming proficiency in C++ and Python, with hands‑on experience in ROS/ROS2 and Linux environments.
• Solid theoretical foundation or practical experience in robot perception, state estimation, computer vision, or robotic manipulation under uncertainty.
• Experience with open-source software contributions, code versioning (Git), or patent disclosures is highly desirable.
• Excellent technical writing skills, proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research team.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU