Engineer (PI)/Engineering Associate (PI), 5G/6G System Verification (5G Baseband Verification)

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: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; IoT Sensing and AI Technologies; and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies.

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.

As of 2023/24, ASTRI has transferred more than 1,500 technologies to the industry and has been granted over 1,100 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate and contribute to physical layer (PHY) system verifications in ASTRI’s 5G/6G R&D projects. Engage in activities include the followings:
  • Develop and maintain test infrastructure for integrated system verification.
  • Execute integrated system verification.
  • Track and analyze the verification results.
  • Provide system support for DSP and FPGA implementation.
  • Build up know-hows on 5G standardization. 

Job Requirements:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree holder in Information Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant disciplines. Fresh graduates are welcomed. 
• Knowledge of radio communications theory and digital signal processing. Background in cellular communication systems across PHY, MAC, and RF is preferred.
• Programming/scripting skills in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Tcl/Tk a plus. Experiences in Linux platform development is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese, both spoken and written, and good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Lives ASTRI values.

Application

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

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card number or travel document number etc.

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

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