Senior Marine Electrification & Propulsion Research Engineer

faststream recruitment pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

faststream recruitment pte. ltd. seeks a Senior Electrification Research Engineer to join an innovation-focused maritime R&D team in Singapore. This role emphasizes research, simulation, and solving complex engineering challenges rather than routine operations.

You will develop and apply simulation models to evaluate vessel performance and propulsion systems, explore hybrid and electric propulsion technologies, and collaborate with shipowners, yards, and designers on technical projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Naval Architecture, Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in vessel performance modelling, propulsion systems, or marine simulation.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Modelica, ETAP, or similar; strong analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply simulation models to evaluate vessel performance and propulsion systems.
• Research hybrid and electric propulsion technologies, onboard energy systems, and vessel efficiency.
• Assess propulsion architectures, power distribution, energy storage, and control systems.
• Support the development of technical standards, engineering methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with shipowners, shipyards, designers, and research partners on technical projects.

Skills

Vessel performance modelling

Propulsion systems

Marine simulation

Education

Master’s or PhD in Naval Architecture / Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Modelica

ETAP

Job description

faststream recruitment pte. ltd. seeks a Senior Electrification Research Engineer to join an innovation-focused maritime R&D team in Singapore. This role emphasizes research, simulation, and solving complex engineering challenges rather than routine operations.

You will develop and apply simulation models to evaluate vessel performance and propulsion systems, explore hybrid and electric propulsion technologies, and collaborate with shipowners, yards, and designers on technical projects.