Job Description
Job Title:  Research Engineer, Offshore & Marine Engineering, TCOMS
Requisition ID:  2863
Posting Start Date:  10/07/2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to research activities under the Maritime Systems Division, including data-driven modelling of vessel motion prediction, structural health monitoring, etc .
  • Support model-scale experimental campaigns in the TCOMS ocean basin, including test execution, data processing, and control system refinement.
  • Develop and maintain LabVIEW applications for data acquisition (DAQ), real-time monitoring, sensor signal visualization, automated testing workflows, data logging and reporting. Design, install, and configure sensor instrumentation systems for data measurement and monitoring.
  • Contribute to executing tasks and meeting deliverables under research grants and industry projects.
  • Collaborate with industry partners, affiliated research institutes and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to grant proposals for research funding consistent with the strategic goals of TCOMS.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Job Requirements

Qualification & Field of Study:

  • Bachelor or Master in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Work Experience:

  • Experience in vessel dynamics, hydrodynamic modelling, or autonomous control systems
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++ for modelling and simulation.
  • Fundamental understanding of machine learning concepts and applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary research and development environment.

Other Requirements:

  • Good interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Ability to adapt and work effectively as members of a team.
  • Good communications skills in both written and spoken to handle diverse stakeholders.
  • Resourceful and self-driven with a high degree of professional integrity.

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.