Senior Scientist, ASR, ARTC

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Scientist specializing in Autonomous Systems and Robotics. The successful candidate will develop intelligent robotic solutions, focusing on mobile manipulator and humanoid motion planning. Proven expertise in designing trajectory planning algorithms and integrating machine learning techniques is essential. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers while driving technical excellence in robotics projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manipulator trajectory planning and mobile robot navigation.
• Experience leading technical teams or project workstreams.
• A passion for robotics and staying updated with the latest developments.
• Experience leading technical teams or project workstreams.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively.
• A passion for robotics and a desire to stay updated.
• Strong commitment to solving technical challenges in robotics.
• Experience in open-source machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of trajectory and motion planning algorithms.
• Support integration of machine learning techniques in robotic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art algorithms for robots.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and researchers.
• Contribute to project planning and technical reviews.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.

Skills

Robotics and motion planning

Machine learning techniques

Computer vision

Programming in Python, C++, or Matlab

Technical leadership

Strong communication skills

Deep learning frameworks

Robot vision

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS 2 (Robot Operating System)

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Senior Scientist, Autonomous Systems & Robotics, ARTC

We are seeking a talented and experienced Robotics Scientist with expertise in mobile manipulator and humanoid motion planning with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects. The candidate will play a pivotal technical role in developing smart robotic solutions, ensuring they perform efficiently and intelligently. Experience with robot vision and/or ROS 2 (Robot Operating System) is an advantage.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced trajectory and motion planning algorithms to optimize manipulator movements and achieve collision-free motion in various applications. Applying deep technical expertise in kinematics and control to improve motion accuracy, flexibility, and task efficiency for robotic manipulators.
• Support integration of machine learning techniques, including deep-learning methods, to enhance robot control and decision-making processes, making our robots more adaptable and intelligent.
• Applying computer vision and image processing techniques to improve robot perception and object recognition capabilities.
• Continuously research and implement state-of-the-art algorithms and methodologies to improve robot performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and researchers, to achieve project goals.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and researchers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
• Contribute to project planning, proposal writing and technical reviews, ensuring successful translation of research outcomes into deployable systems.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders such as research collaborators, industry partners and end-users to gather requirements, provide technical updates and ensure proposed solutions meet technical and business objectives.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in manipulator trajectory planning and mobile robot navigation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Matlab highly desirable.
• Experience leading technical teams or project workstreams, with the ability to drive execution and maintain technical excellence.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and present technical findings.
• A passion for robotics and a desire to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.
• Strong commitment to solving technical challenges in the field of robotics, approaching obstacles with positive and determined mindset.
• Experience in open-source machine learning techniques, with knowledge of deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and/or PyTorch for building and training neural networks.

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.