Research Engineer II (Coordination & API)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer II to design APIs and coordinate flight data for advanced air traffic management systems. The ideal candidate should have strong backend development skills, particularly in Python, and at least 7 years of relevant experience. This full-time position emphasizes innovative solutions in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• Comfortable working with minimal external dependencies in a lab/prototype setting.
• Knowledge on Redis, MQTT, or Flask-SocketIO is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Coordination Server for synchronizing flight data.
• Develop RESTful and WebSocket APIs for GUI clients.
• Implement lightweight in-memory coordination middleware like Redis.

Skills

Strong Python (FastAPI, Flask) or equivalent backend experience

Deep experience with WebSocket and real-time API development

Experience with Pub/Sub architectures

Familiarity with simulation or spatial systems

Knowledge on Redis, MQTT, or Flask-SocketIO

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Join to apply for the Research Engineer II (Coordination & API) role at Nanyang Technological University Singapore.

The Air Traffic Management Research Institute (ATMRI) was jointly established by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2013. As a renowned research institute, ATMRI focuses on finding innovative solutions to advance air traffic management (ATM) and catalyze the transformation of ATM systems in the region. The institute is at the forefront of research, integrating advanced AI, data analytics, and human-centered approaches to enable next-generation ATM systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Coordination Server for synchronizing flight data, handovers, and sector updates
• Develop and expose RESTful and WebSocket APIs for GUI and pseudo-role clients
• Create stateful coordination flows: conflict resolution logs, handover events, and timeout handling
• Work with the Simulation Engineer to ingest data from discrete event simulation software for ATM (via TCP/IP socket or API)
• Implement lightweight in-memory coordination middleware (e.g. Redis, MQTT optional)
• Build mock data generators and unit tests for isolated component validation

Requirements

• Minimally Bachelor in Computer Science or related fields with minimum 7 years of experience
• Strong Python (FastAPI, Flask) or equivalent backend experience
• Deep experience with WebSocket and real-time API development
• Experience with Pub/Sub architectures, inter-process communication
• Familiarity with simulation or spatial systems (aviation or robotics a plus)
• Comfortable working with minimal external dependencies in a lab/prototype setting
• Knowledge on Redis, MQTT, or Flask-SocketIO is advantageous

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education