Research Engineer - Navigation Systems & Field Testing

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University is seeking a Research Engineer to support the Urban Institute's navigation project. You will develop deployable GNSS/RTK modules, integrate outputs into maps, and build user interfaces for outdoor and indoor scenarios.

You will conduct field testing in varied venues, document technical work, and collaborate with researchers and government partners to ensure the software reflects research aims and data-handling policies.

Qualifications

• A relevant advanced degree or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on mobile or web development in research or academic settings.
• Familiarity with GNSS/GPS concepts and RTK positioning basics.
• Experience with Git and basic DevOps or deployment practices.
• Ability to design and integrate APIs for data and services.

Responsibilities

• Software implementation of deployable modules from GNSS/RTK corrections.
• Integrate positioning outputs into indoor/outdoor maps and UI.
• Field testing across malls, MRTs, and transit sites for validation.
• Document technical work and assist in project reports.
• Manage project data in line with SMU policies.
• Collaborate with PhD students, postdocs, and Co-PIs; liaise with external partners as needed.

Skills

Mobile development

Web development

GNSS concepts

Git

DevOps basics

API integration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Sensor APIs

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Information Systems or related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Node.js

Python (Flask/Django)

React/Vue

Android/Kotlin/Java

Flutter/React Native

Job description

Singapore Management University is seeking a Research Engineer to support the Urban Institute's navigation project. You will develop deployable GNSS/RTK modules, integrate outputs into maps, and build user interfaces for outdoor and indoor scenarios.

You will conduct field testing in varied venues, document technical work, and collaborate with researchers and government partners to ensure the software reflects research aims and data-handling policies.