Mechanical And Thermal R&D Engineer

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore's largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

The Engineering Division conducts research and provides engineering services to the whole of DSO in the areas of digital and mixed- signal electronics/microelectronics, radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), antennas, as well as mechanical and thermal engineering.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Mechanical and Thermal R&D Engineer

In This Role, You Will

• Participate in project activities involving multiple technical domains for new products development.
• Participate in new R&D initiatives to develop next-generation heat management technologies.
• Design and optimize for light-weight, compact mechanical and thermal solutions, such as cooling of high heat dissipating devices and modules.
• Perform FEA and CFD simulations with the use of commercial computational software.
• Develop product prototypes through assembly of mechanical parts, thermal components and conduct experiments to validate designs.
• Pursue and research on innovative solutions to meet future products' demand.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Basic knowledge of heat transfer, thermal management and mechanical design.
• Basic proficiency in using thermal simulation software including FEA and CFD.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-motivated and a good team player.
• Strong in analytical and problem-solving skills.