Research Fellow (Systems Integration and Prototyping)

About the role

The Air Traffic Management Research Institute (ATMRI) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is looking for a Research Fellow to carry out research on systems integration and prototyping in air traffic management (ATM). The role covers the design, development and integration of advanced ATM systems and decision-support tools, including combining research algorithms, software components, data interfaces and simulation platforms into functional prototypes, and supporting system testing, verification and validation in realistic ATM environments.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on systems integration, systems engineering and prototyping approaches for ATM studies and applications.
• Design, develop and integrate software components, research algorithms, data interfaces and decision-support tools into functional ATM system prototypes.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, interfaces and integration frameworks to ensure interoperability between ATM research components and simulation platforms.
• Work with researchers and engineers to turn research concepts and algorithms into integrated prototype solutions.
• Carry out system integration, testing, verification and validation of prototypes in realistic ATM scenarios.
• Support the integration of operational and simulated data sources, external systems and communication interfaces.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, system documentation and project deliverables, and take part in project meetings and reviews.
• Publish research findings in journals and conferences on air traffic management, systems engineering and intelligent transportation systems.

Required profile

• PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, Transport or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant research experience in systems integration, software development, systems engineering, prototyping or related technical research, ideally in aviation, transport or complex operational domains.
• Familiarity with systems integration and prototyping, including system architecture, software and data interfaces and interoperability.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports, system documentation and academic publications.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Programming and software development (e.g. Python, C++, Java or similar).
• API and data interface development, and integration of software components and simulation platforms.
• Experience with system testing, verification and validation, software version control and collaborative software development is advantageous.
• Knowledge of air traffic management systems, aviation operations, simulation environments or decision-support systems is advantageous.