Research Engineer, Maritime Systems, TCOMS

TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR OFFSHORE AND MARINE, SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology organization in Singapore is seeking a candidate to develop and validate autonomous berthing algorithms for maritime operations. The role involves contributing to simulation platforms, supporting physical experiments, and collaborating with industry partners. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Naval Architecture or Maritime Engineering, solid programming skills, and experience in autonomous vessel control. This position offers the chance to engage in research and development projects in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering, or related field is required.
• Experience in autonomous vessel control, motion planning, and manoeuvring dynamics in constrained environments.
• Strong programming skills with exposure to real-time control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate autonomous berthing algorithms for MASS.
• Contribute to simulation and digital twin platforms for autonomous berthing operations.
• Support physical model-scale experiments focused on berthing manoeuvres.

Skills

Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++

Analytical ability

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering, or related field

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.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.