Senior Development Engineer - Robotic Systems, ARTC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a senior robotics specialist to lead multidisciplinary R&D projects in robotic manipulation and autonomous systems in Singapore. You will drive end-to-end development from concept to deployment with industry partners and researchers.

The role requires strong hands-on skills in manipulation, programming in Python/C++, and experience with simulation, AI-enabled perception, and motion planning for complex robotic tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Robotic Systems or related engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in robotics and automation systems.
• Hands-on skills in robotic manipulation and physical AI systems.
• Ability to independently lead full-lifecycle R&D projects.
• Experience with industrial robots and manipulation apps (ABB RAPID, URScript, KUKA KRL).

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary robotic R&D projects with researchers and partners.
• Engage stakeholders to define challenges and objectives; evaluate robotics/AI technologies.
• Develop and validate intelligent systems using simulation and prototypes.
• Develop and integrate robot programs for perception, planning and control.
• Conceptualize manipulation solutions; prepare proposals and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with integrators to deploy solutions; produce documentation and reports.

Skills

Robotics dev

Hands-on manipulation

Python

C/C++

Robot programming

SLAM

System integration

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer)

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multidisciplinary robotic systems R&D projects with scientists, engineers, students, collaborators and industry partners
• Engage stakeholders to define operational challenges, requirements, constraints and business objectives; evaluate emerging robotics, AI, software and automation technologies
• Develop and validate intelligent systems using simulation and physical prototypes
• Develop and integrate robot programs and modules for AI-enabled perception, planning, task orchestration and control
• Conceptualize solutions for complex manipulation needs; prepare proposals, plans, estimates and roadmaps
• Work with system integrators and vendors to deploy solutions in factories, warehouses and labs, produce technical documentation and present project deliverables

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Robotic Systems or a related engineering discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience developing robotics and automation systems
• Demonstrated hands-on skills in robotic manipulation, Physical AI systems, simulation and complex robotics projects may be considered
• Ability to independently lead full-lifecycle R&D projects and make original technical contributions beyond integration
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial robots, cobots, mobile manipulators, humanoids or related platforms
• Experience programming manipulation applications—such as picking, packing, assembly, disassembly, machine tending, dispensing or material handling—using ABB RAPID, URScript, KUKA KRL etc
• Mobile robotics-only experience (e.g., navigation, SLAM) is generally insufficient, unless complemented by strong manipulation experience
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, with experience in technical scoping, proposal development, effort estimation and solution conceptualization
• Experience developing robotic software or algorithms for task/skill orchestration, motion planning, control or autonomous execution
• Familiarity with robotic simulators ABB RobotStudio, Visual Components, RoboDK, Siemens Process Simulate, Gazebo, Isaac Sim or equivalent
• Experience integrating perception, planning, manipulation and control to realize complete robotic systems

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing sectors - semiconductor, aerospace, FMCG, biomedical/biopharma, energy or related
• Knowledge of ROS/ROS 2, AI/ML, computer vision, digital twins or industrial UI/UX
• Experience with physical or embodied AI systems (perception, planning and action), dexterous manipulation, multi-arm coordination or deformable object handling will be a plus

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, ownership, teamwork, project and time management skills
• Adaptable, self-motivated and comfortable learning new technologies, working across robotics, AI, software, mechanical engineering for manufacturing use-cases

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.