Research Engineer I (Communication Engineering)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer I to customize and market ground penetrating radar technology. The role involves hardware miniaturization, product enhancement, and interaction with industry partners. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with funding system in Singapore.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Customize ground penetrating radar for market readiness.
• Miniaturize and integrate radar hardware.
• Improve product performance for market appeal.
• Interact and coordinate with industry and customers for service.
• Assist in fundraising for a spin-off and marketing.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Hardware integration

System programming

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field

Job description

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

We are looking for a Research Engineer I to customize and make our ground penetrating radar market ready. The role will focus on the hardware side of the project which involves the miniaturization of the GPR, antenna fabrication and integration, product improvement and customization for the market. The Research Engineer I also be passionate about being part of a spin off company and therefore will also need to deal with industrial partners, potential customers and perform some form of marketing of the product. It is essential for you to be able to present well and have good interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ground penetrating radar miniaturization, customization and integration.
• Improve the product performance and make the product more appealing to the market.
• Interact and coordinate with industry and customers to provide a service.
• Present the product and explain the product well.
• Help to raise funds for a spin-off and do marketing for the product.
• Other administrative duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor qualification degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in hardware integration
• Familiarity with funding system in SingaporeGood written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in hardware integration, system programming
• Competent in hands-on work, presentation and fund raising.
• Interpersonal skills such as developing solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply