Development Engineer - Robotics and Unmanned Systems

About the role

Republic Polytechnic's School of Engineering is seeking a versatile Development Engineer/Specialist to advance Physical and Embodied AI. The role bridges intelligent software and the physical world by designing, prototyping and deploying AI-enabled systems such as robotics, unmanned platforms and smart automation using ROS2.0. It also involves mentoring student projects and leading innovation showcases.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and prototype intelligent physical systems, robotics and automation platforms using ROS2.0
• Integrate AI models, computer vision and operational systems with sensors, actuators, edge devices and embedded systems
• Run feasibility studies and pilots for AI-enabled automation, UAVs/AGVs and smart monitoring solutions
• Manage the full lifecycle of applied research and proof-of-concept projects, including data preparation, experimentation, evaluation, documentation and post-deployment support
• Help turn promising prototypes into scalable, deployable or licensable industry solutions
• Mentor student capstone and research projects and support curriculum development
• Partner with researchers and industry stakeholders, lead AI and robotics demonstrations and curate use cases for academic and industrial audiences

Required profile

• Degree in Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related quantitative field
• Proven hands-on experience developing with ROS2; familiarity with robotic arms, humanoid robots, kinematics, dynamics and simulation tools (e.g. Gazebo, Isaac Sim) is highly valued
• Experience deploying machine learning and deep learning models (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and computer vision frameworks (OpenCV) on physical platforms
• Experience with microcontrollers and single-board computers (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
• Understanding of hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN bus) and sensor fusion (LiDAR, IMUs, cameras)
• Strong collaboration, presentation and mentoring skills, and adaptability in fast-paced R&D environments