Research Engineer, SMU Urban Institute

Unist; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University is seeking a Research Engineer to join the SMU Urban Institute and work with senior researchers on outdoor lane-level and indoor pedestrian navigation projects. You will develop deployable software from GNSS/RTK algorithms, integrate outputs into maps, and build interfaces for navigation solutions.

The role involves field testing in malls, MRT stations, and interchanges, data processing for analysis, documentation, and close collaboration with PhD students and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field; OR a Bachelor's with minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of GNSS/GPS concepts, or willingness to learn RTK concepts and satellite positioning fundamentals.
• Familiarity with version control (Git), basic DevOps/deployment practices, and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Software: create deployable modules from GNSS/RTK correction algorithms and integrate positioning outputs into maps and UI.
• Field testing and data collection: deploy and test navigation solutions across varied venues; process traces for analysis.
• Documentation: maintain technical documentation and assist in project reports and milestones.
• Data management: follow SMU Research Data Management policies and data-handling arrangements.
• Collaboration: work with PhD students, postdocs, and Co-PIs; liaise with stakeholders and government counterparts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GNSS/GPS concepts

RTK correction concepts

Git

DevOps

API integration

problem solving

communication

data management

field testing

sensor APIs

Education

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

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Git

APIs

Job description

Organisation/Company SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY Research Field Engineering Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Singapore Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About Us

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

Job Description

The SMU Urban Institute, launched in early 2024, is a university-level research institute dedicated to advancing an interdisciplinary research agenda. Leveraging SMU's strategic position as a dynamic management university in Singapore's city centre, the Institute aims to make a meaningful impact through the study of Asian cities. We are currently seeking individuals with specific skillsets to support the various ongoing research projects at the Institute.

We are seeking a Research Engineer (RE) to work with the Lead PI and the Co-PIs on a project investigating the feasibility of outdoor lane-level road navigation and indoor pedestrian navigation solutions.

The job scope involves:

• Software Implementation: creating deployable software modules from GNSS/RTK correction algorithms, integration of positioning outputs into indoor and outdoor maps, user interface development.
• Field Testing & Data Collection: assist in deploying and testing navigation solutions, conduct indoor testing across varied venues (shopping malls, MRT stations, bus interchanges), process GPS and other navigation traces for analysis.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain clear technical documentation of implemented systems, support preparation of project reports and milestones.
• Data Management: follow SMU Research Data Management policies and project data-handling arrangements.
• Collaboration: work closely with PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and Co-PIs to ensure software implementation correctly reflects research intent, liaise with stakeholders and technical counterparts in government agencies as needed for data access and testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with minimum 2 years relevant working experience.
• Basic understanding of GNSS/GPS concepts, or willingness to quickly learn RTK correction concepts and satellite positioning fundamentals.
• Familiarity with version control (Git), basic DevOps/deployment practices, and API integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with moderate supervision, translating high-level research goals into concrete engineering deliverables.
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with academic researchers and external partners.
• Organized and detail-oriented, particularly regarding accurate data collection and documentation for ground-truth comparison and reporting purposes.
• Willingness to conduct field testing (e.g., riding in test vehicles, visiting multiple indoor sites such as malls and MRT stations) as part of validation work.
• Familiarity with sensor APIs (Wi-Fi scanning, Wi-Fi RTT, IMU/accelerometer-gyroscope data) is highly desirable.