Research Engineer II (Coordination & API)
At a glance
Mid-level AI Research role at Ntu. NTU Main Campus · full-time.
Pay not stated Research Engineer salary
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What you'll do
- Build a coordination server that keeps flight records, handovers and sector changes in sync
- Create REST and WebSocket interfaces for the graphical interface and pseudo-role clients
- Track coordination steps, including conflict records, handovers and timeouts
- Connect ATM simulation data to the system, then add in-memory messaging, mock data and unit tests
What you bring
- A computer science degree or a related qualification, plus at least seven years of experience
- Strong Python backend skills using FastAPI, Flask or an equivalent framework
- Substantial experience building WebSocket and real-time APIs
- Experience with Pub/Sub designs and communication between separate processes
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced backend engineer comfortable building prototypes with few external dependencies. It is based at NTU Main Campus in Singapore.
From the employer
The Air Traffic Management Research Institute (ATMRI) was jointly established by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2013. As a renowned research institute, ATMRI focuses on finding innovative solutions to advance air traffic management (ATM) and catalyze the transformation of ATM systems in the region. The institute is at the forefront of research, integrating advanced AI, data analytics, and human-centered approaches to enable next-generation ATM systems.
We are seeking a Research Engineer II (Coordination & API) to conduct innovative research in air traffic management, especially on the development of simulation environment and controller enhancement tools for air traffic management to support human in the loop experiments and proof of concepts up to Technology Readiness Level 4. The key responsibilities involved will include:
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement the Coordination Server for synchronizing flight data, handovers, and sector updates
Develop and expose RESTful and WebSocket APIs for GUI and pseudo-role clients
Create stateful coordination flows: conflict resolution logs, handover events, and timeout handling
Work with the Simulation Engineer to ingest data from discrete event simulation software for ATM (via TCP/IP socket or API)
Implement lightweight in-memory coordination middleware (e.g. Redis, MQTT optional)
Build mock data generators and unit tests for isolated component validation
Requirements:
Minimally Bachelor in Computer Science or related fields with minimum 7 years of experience.
Strong Python (FastAPI, Flask) or equivalent backend experience
Deep experience with WebSocket and real-time API development
Experience with Pub/Sub architectures, inter-process communication
Familiarity with simulation or spatial systems (aviation or robotics a plus)
Comfortable working with minimal external dependencies in a lab/prototype setting
Knowledge on Redis, MQTT, or Flask-SocketIO is advantageous.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU