(Senior) Research Engineer, Embodied AI & Robotics, IAIC

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore invites applications for a research engineer position focused on Embodied AI and Robotics. You will conduct R&D to develop solutions, perform system integration and testing, and support deployment of robotics foundations and learning-driven models.

Ideal candidates possess a degree in Robotics, CS/Engineering, or related fields with 2+ years in Embodied AI or RL in robotics, and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, PyTorch, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science/Engineering, Machine Learning, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of project experience in Embodied AI, Robotics Foundation Model or Reinforcement Learning and Robotics areas.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of algorithms including Robotics Foundation Model or Reinforcement Learning.
• Enable robots to perform multiple tasks robustly and safely in the real world.
• Test developed models in simulation, transfer them to a physical robotic system, and integrate the robotic system into a system solution.
• Perform site testing and technology transfer.

Skills

C/C++

Python

PyTorch

ROS

AI tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science/Engineering

Machine Learning

Tools

ROS

Job description

Job Description

We invite applications for a research engineer position with passion to conduct R&D, assisting researchers to develop solutions and perform system integration and testing in Embodied AI and Robotics with focus on Embodied AI and Robotic Foundation Model development, adaptation, evaluation and deployment.

The successful candidate(s) job scope would include research and development of the algorithm(s) including Robotics Foundation Model or Reinforcement Learning to enable the robots to perform multiple tasks robustly and safely in the real world, conduct testing of the developed models in simulation, transfer them to a physical robotic system and integrate the robotic system into a system solution, performing site testing and technology transfer.

The candidate should have Bachelor or Masters in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science/Engineering, Machine Learning, or related fields, with knowledge and at least 2 years of project experience in Embodied AI, Robotics Foundation Model or Reinforcement Learning and Robotics areas.

Other Requirements Include

• Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, PyTorch;
• Good knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Experience in using AI tools
• Good communication and collaboration skills, proactive, taking ownership, passionate in robotics, and resourceful