Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to join our team working on novel wireless communication and sensing technologies. The role involves developing and testing compact RF systems integrated within flexible platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
1.    (Primary) Develop and test low-power wireless communication systems (e.g., radio and short-range audio/data transmission).

•    Design and optimize antenna–circuit coupling and signal modulation/demodulation mechanisms.
•    Build and characterize system prototypes capable of receiving and transmitting signals through flexible platforms

2.    (Preferred) Contribute to passive RFID-related projects

•    Design and simulate antennas for commercial RFID + temperature sensor tags to ensure reliable data readout.
•    Integrate the sensor tags with commercial RFID readers for wireless data acquisition and testing

3.    (Additional) Support R&D on wireless power transfer using compact or fiber-like antenna structures.

Qualifications

Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, RF/Microwave Engineering, or a related field.
•    Experience with RF circuit design, antenna design, or wireless system integration.
•    Hands-on skills in PCB prototyping, impedance matching, and RF measurement.
•    Familiarity with RF simulation tools (e.g., CST, HFSS, ADS, or similar).
•    Strong experimental mindset and ability to work independently on system-level design

Preferred Skills:
•    Knowledge of passive RFID systems, communication protocols, and reader integration.
•    Experience with low-power wireless systems (e.g., BLE, NFC, LoRa).
•    Understanding of embedded systems or microcontroller-based data acquisition.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Materials Science and Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30798