5G Private Network Radio Planning and Deployment - Senior Lead Engineer / Lead Engineer

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Innovative Mind.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions.

To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1400 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1000 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct 5G network radio planning, including cell site planning, coverage simulations, interference analysis, network optimization, etc.
• Conduct 5G end-to-end system performance testing and inter-operability testing including:
  • Set up and operate 5G end-to-end system
  • Collect and analyze base station and terminal logs; and
  • Take signal measurements using test equipment such as signal and spectrum analyzers, mobile network scanners, etc.

• Take part in 5G network deployment including:
  • Conduct site survey to propose antenna installation plan, network connection plan, cable routing plan, etc.; and
  • Propose network optimization based on field conditions such as call-drop rate

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree holder in Computer Science, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or relevant disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Candidates with fewer experiences may also be considered
• Knowledge of 4G/5G standards (such as 3GPP and O-RAN) are preferred
• Experience in design, implementation, operating, securing and troubleshooting wireless networks, and operation of 4G/5G base station and core network is preferred
• Solid knowledge in information theory, signal processing, stochastic process, antennas and propagation, and microwave theory techniques is a plus
• Experience in the use of testing equipment such as signal generators, signal and spectrum analysers, and mobile network scanners is preferred
• Mobile network operator work experience is a plus
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese and, Mandarin
• Lives ASTRI values

Application

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as HKID or passport number, photo, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. The application will be open until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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