A*STAR

Senior Research Engineer I , Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time2 weeks ago

About the role

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Senior Research Engineer at TCOMS, a national R&D centre for marine and offshore sectors, focusing on experimental hydrodynamics research and physical model testing in a deepwater ocean basin facility. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing model tests for offshore, coastal, and maritime systems, and contributing to lab operations.

ResearchFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, design, and execution of physical model tests for offshore, coastal, and maritime systems
  • Support experimental studies in hydrodynamics, seakeeping, manoeuvring, and offshore structure responses, working closely with other engineers and researchers
  • Design and oversee the fabrication of experimental setups, model components, and fixtures required for specific tests
  • Execute model tests in the TCOMS ocean basins and perform rigorous data acquisition, post-processing, and analysis to derive meaningful conclusions
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation to share results with the team and clients
  • Contribute to the smooth running of the lab, writing documentation, setting up experiments, and general housekeeping

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines
  • Preferably with research or industry experience in offshore engineering, hydrodynamics, or naval architecture
  • Proficient in SolidWorks, Rhino, or AutoCAD
  • Experience with WAMIT, SESAM, or OrcaFlex is advantageous
  • Skills in FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB, C++ or equivalent are highly valued for data analysis and automation
  • A strong interest in experimental and physical modelling work
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy working with your hands as much as with data
  • A highly resourceful team player who can work independently when needed but thrives in multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong professional integrity and excellent communication skills