Research Engineer (Aerial Robotics and Mechatronics)

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) immediately invites applications for openings for Research Engineer positions in the areas of aerial robotics and mechatronics. Researchers will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, designers and engineers to design and develop novel technologies and mechanisms to enable robust and reliable insertion and installation of custom sensing payloads onto objects in urbanised environments.

This project involves:

• Exploring, designing and evaluating passive or power efficient methods to secure an aerially inserted payload to a tall slender structure like a lamppost.
• Devising and prototyping a compact, lightweight and high torque/force to weight ratio electromechanical mechanism to allow the payload’s position to be regulated.
• Developing, implementing and assessing approaches to enable autonomous insertion of the process above using visual-based sensors on the aerial robot.

Applications should contain a complete resume, cover letter describing their background, technical skillset (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Control Engineering, Machine Vision, Computer Science, Robotics, or related discipline) and contact information of up to three references. These positions are guaranteed for a year, renewable, and come with a competitive salary which is determined based on the applicants’ achievements, experience and qualifications. Please send applications to foongshaohui@sutd.edu.sg.

We offer highly competitive salary which is determined based on the applicants’ research achievements, experience and qualifications. It is fixed-term and filled initially for 1 year with an option for extension for another year.