Research Engineer (Photonics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer for the College of Design and Engineering, specializing in photonics. This position involves conducting research on micro/nano photonics and developing innovative optical devices.

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Physics is required, along with familiarity with photonic systems. Candidates should be creative researchers comfortable with advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• BEng in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Familiar with photonic circuit design and modelling.
• Familiar with optics and photonic/optical sensors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on micro/nano photonics.
• Develop new tunable photonic devices and systems.
• Write research papers on new research directions.

Skills

Photonic circuit design

Optics

Programming

Data visualization

AI

Machine learning

Research creativity

Education

BEng in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and/or Physics

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Research Engineer (Photonics)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Mechanical Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 06/07/2026

Req ID: 33626

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on micro/nano photonics
• Conduct research on photonic sensors
• Developing new tunable photonic/optical devices/systems
• Explore applications of micro/nano photonics and photonic sensors
• Explore new research direction and writing research papers

Qualifications

• BEng in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and/or Physics
• Familiar with Photonic circuit design and modelling
• Familiar with Optics
• Familiar with Photonic/Optical sensors include spectrometer and/or LiDAR
• Familiar with programming and data visualization
• Familiar with AI, machine learning
• Creative and able to conduct research