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Research Engineer (in Multimodal AI ) - MRP

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Contract D19 Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol $4000 - $6000

Posted: January 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to develop a Multimodal AI for Fire Detection & Safety Systems.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Collaborator and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
  • Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
  • - Develop and deploy multimodal AI algorithms for fire, smoke, and hot-work detection by fusing optical, thermal/infrared, LiDAR, RADAR, and gas sensor data under varying environmental conditions.
  • - Design computer vision and human-behavior analysis models for detecting personnel, posture, casualties, and hazardous situations, including operation in low-visibility scenarios.
  • - Implement scene mapping, environment perception, and path-planning algorithms using LiDAR and RADAR data to support evacuation guidance and first-responder navigation.
  • - Build real-time predictive models for fire intensity and spread forecasting and integrate LLM-based scene description and decision support into an end-to-end deployable system.
  • Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
  • Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
  • Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a closely related discipline, with foundational knowledge in signal processing and machine learning.
  • Working knowledge of computer vision and deep learning concepts, including object detection and image-based classification, with hands-on experience using Python and at least one deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow).
  • Basic experience handling and processing sensor data (e.g., camera, thermal, LiDAR, RADAR, or similar perception sensors) in real-world or laboratory settings.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and standard software tools for data analysis, model training, and evaluation.
  • Ability to independently implement, test, and document applied research solutions, with prior experience through projects, internships, or research assistantships considered sufficient.
  • Prior experience in publishing is desirable.

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