Research Engineer, Maritime Systems, TCOMS

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research agency in Singapore is seeking candidates for a role focused on developing and validating autonomous berthing algorithms for maritime operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with industry partners and contribute to simulation platforms, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Naval Architecture or Maritime Engineering, along with strong programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and experience in autonomous vessel control, is essential for this position. Good teamwork abilities and analytical skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Experience in motion planning and manoeuvring dynamics.
• Interest in real-world R&D challenges.
• Ability to work under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate autonomous berthing algorithms.
• Contribute to simulation platforms for autonomous operations.
• Support physical experiments in ocean basin.

Skills

Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink

Programming in Python or C++

Experience in autonomous vessel control

Strong analytical ability

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Naval Architecture or Maritime Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate autonomous berthing algorithms for MASS, integrating vessel manoeuvring models, sensor data, and environmental disturbances (wind, waves, currents).
• Contribute to the simulation and digital twin platforms for autonomous berthing operations, including real-time control system integration.
• Support physical model-scale experiments in the TCOMS ocean basin, focusing on berthing manoeuvres and control refinement.
• Collaborate with industry partners, and technology providers to address operational, safety, and regulatory requirements for autonomous berthing.
• Participate in preparing project deliverables, proposals, and publications under funded research programmes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in autonomous vessel control, motion planning, and manoeuvring dynamics with constrained environments.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++, with exposure to real-time control.
• Strong analytical ability, creativity, and interest in real-world R&D challenges.
• Good teamwork and communication skills to engage with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Independent, resourceful, and able to deliver under tight schedules.