National Metrology Centre (NMC), A*STAR, Singapore

The Metrologist will contribute to the development, maintenance and dissemination of national measurement standards in radio frequency (RF) metrology at the National Metrology Centre (NMC), A*STAR. The role involves providing accurate and traceable calibration and measurement services to industry, developing new measurement capabilities, conducting applied research, and supporting Singapore’s measurement infrastructure in response to emerging technological needs.

The Responsibilities:

• Maintain, operate and improve national measurement standards and measurement systems in RF metrology.
• Perform calibration and measurement services for RF parameters, such as power, attenuation, impedance, S-parameters, and other relevant quantities according to the laboratory’s scope of capability.
• Develop, validate and improve measurement procedures to ensure reliable, accurate and reproducible results.
• Support research to improve and extend existing RF measurement standards, calibration methods and measurement capabilities.
• Develop new measurement capabilities to address emerging industry needs, including higher-frequency RF and microwave measurements, millimetre-wave technologies and other relevant applications.
• Evaluate new measurement equipment, technologies and methods to enhance measurement accuracy, efficiency and automation.
• Participate in international comparisons to demonstrate the equivalence of NMC’s measurement standards.

The Requirements:

• A degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or PhD would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of RF and microwave engineering, electromagnetic theory, electronic measurements or related fields.
• Experience with RF measurement instruments and systems, such as vector network analysers (VNAs), RF power meters, signal generators, spectrum analysers and associated calibration equipment, would be an advantage.