Senior Research Scientist (Mobile)*

ETHOS SEARCH ASSOCIATES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics firm in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled individual for a 3-years renewable contract role to design and implement trajectory and motion planning algorithms for robotic manipulators. This position requires a PhD in a related field and extensive experience in manipulator navigation. The successful candidate will lead technical teams, integrate machine learning techniques, and mentor junior engineers to deliver innovative solutions while engaging with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Extensive experience in trajectory planning and mobile robot navigation.
• Ability to lead technical teams and drive project workstreams.
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop trajectory planning algorithms.
• Integrate machine learning for robot decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers in the field.
• Ensure solutions meet business objectives.

Skills

Manipulator trajectory planning

Mobile robot navigation

Machine learning

Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Collaborative communication

Education

PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

Matlab

Job description

This will be a 3-years renewable contract position based in Jurong West.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced trajectory and motion planning algorithms to optimize manipulator movements and achieve collision-free motion in various applications.
• Apply deep technical expertise in kinematics and control to improve motion accuracy, flexibility, and task efficiency for robotic manipulators.
• Integrate machine learning techniques to enhance robot control and decision-making processes.
• Apply computer vision and image processing techniques to improve robot perception and object recognition capabilities.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art algorithms and methodologies to improve robot performance and efficiency.
• Project planning, proposal writing and technical reviews, ensuring successful translation of research outcomes into deployable systems.
• Gather requirements from internal and external stakeholders (research collaborators, industry partners and end-users)
• Provide technical updates
• Ensure proposed solutions meet technical and business objectives.
• Engage cross-functional teams (hardware engineers, software developers, and researchers).
• Be a mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and researchers.

Requirements

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in manipulator trajectory planning and mobile robot navigation.
• Able to lead technical teams or project workstreams, drive execution and maintain technical excellence.
• Experience in open-source machine learning techniques, with knowledge of deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and/or PyTorch for building and training neural networks.
• Proficient in Python, C++, or Matlab.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with colleagues and present technical findings.
• Passion for robotics and a desire to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.
• Committed to solving technical challenges in the field of robotics.
• Able to approaching obstacles with a positive and determined mindset.

Ethos Search Associates Pte. Ltd.