Research Engineer / Research Associate (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 Engineer / Research Associate to support systems integration and prototyping in air traffic management (ATM). The role covers the development, implementation and integration of ATM systems and decision-support tools, including software components, research algorithms, data interfaces and simulation platforms, and supports system testing, verification and validation in realistic ATM environments.

Key responsibilities

• Support research and development of systems integration and prototyping for ATM studies and applications.
• Develop, implement and integrate software components, algorithms, data interfaces and decision-support tools into functional ATM prototypes.
• Help build system architectures, interfaces and integration frameworks for interoperability between ATM research components and simulation platforms.
• Work with researchers and engineers to turn research concepts into integrated prototype solutions.
• Carry out system integration, testing, verification, troubleshooting and validation of prototypes.
• Support the integration and processing of operational and simulated data sources, external systems and communication interfaces.
• Support the setup, operation, maintenance and demonstration of integrated research prototypes and simulation environments.
• Prepare technical reports, system documentation and project deliverables, and take part in project meetings and reviews.
• Contribute to research publications, technical documentation and prototype demonstrations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, Transport or a related field.
• Relevant research, engineering or development experience in systems integration, software development, systems engineering, prototyping or related roles is advantageous.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and documentation.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong organisational and time-management skills.

Required skills

• Familiarity with systems integration and prototyping, including software and data interfaces and interoperability.
• Proficiency in programming and software development with Python, C++, Java or similar, including software integration, API development, data processing or simulation platforms.
• Advantageous: familiarity with system testing, debugging, verification and validation, software version control and collaborative development; knowledge of air traffic management systems, aviation operations, simulation environments or decision-support systems.