Job Description
Job Title:
Associate Scientist (Flight Sciences)
Posting Start Date:
06/02/2026
Job Description
Applicants are invited to apply for the position to design, develop, and build mini-drones for the implementation and testing of mini-drone algorithms. The successful candidate will engage in a multi-disciplinary robotics role which requires working and integrating hardware and software.
- Drone system design, construction, testing, maintenance and repair
- Mechanical, electrical, sensor, processor, radio, computer integration
- Implementation and testing of software modules in C++ (e.g. collision avoidance) for mini-drones
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, computer, systems or related fields
- Familiar with C++
- Familiar with building and flying drones
- Experience with flight control, robotics software, and simulation stack (e.g. PX4, ROS, QGroundControl, Gazebo) is a strong advantage
- Experience with designing parts for 3D printing is a plus
- Ability to work well with team members and good communication skills are essential.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Temasek Laboratories
Department : Centre for Flight Sciences
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 31708