Research Engineer / Fellow (Electric Vessel) - SN4

About the role

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), a University of Applied Learning, is recruiting a Research Engineer / Fellow (SN4) for its Engineering Research Division. The position supports a strategic research project on full electric harbour craft, covering microgrid modelling, onboard energy management systems (EMS) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation. The Research Staff contributes to the design, modelling, simulation, validation and optimization of electric vessel power systems, with emphasis on battery-based propulsion, onboard microgrids, EMS algorithms and real-time validation platforms. The posting start date is 18/08/2026.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Principal Investigator, Co-PI and research team on electric vessel modelling, onboard microgrids and energy management systems.
• Contribute to project milestones across modelling, EMS development, HIL validation and system optimization.
• Support documentation, reporting and dissemination of research outcomes to stakeholders and industry partners.
• Develop and simulate electrical and propulsion system models for full electric harbour craft using MATLAB/Simulink, including battery energy storage, power converters, propulsion motors and ship service loads.
• Simulate propulsion and propeller load behaviour under varying operating and marine environmental conditions.
• Integrate and evaluate auxiliary energy sources such as solar power within the onboard microgrid.
• Perform energy consumption, battery sizing, efficiency and carbon performance studies for electric vessels.
• Design and implement an onboard EMS for coordinated control of power systems, including power sharing, battery management and voltage regulation strategies.
• Deploy models on real-time HIL platforms (e.g. Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT) and conduct unit, sub-system and system-level testing under normal and fault conditions.
• Analyse simulation and HIL results to optimize EMS performance, including support for autonomous vessel operation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and carry out ad-hoc duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of relevant research or industry experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience and commitment to student supervision, mentoring and training.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation and communication skills.

Required skills

• High-fidelity electrical system modelling with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Electric vehicle, marine or microgrid power system simulation.
• EMS or supervisory control algorithm development.
• Hardware-in-the-loop platforms (OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL).
• Experience with battery energy storage systems, power converters and propulsion drives.
• Knowledge of control systems, optimization techniques and stability analysis is highly preferred; familiarity with marine electrical systems or isolated microgrids is an advantage.