Senior Engineer (PI) / Engineer (PI), Optics Design

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.

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

• Designing optical systems for environmental sensing applications.
• Modelling and simulating optical systems to optimize performance.
• Selecting and evaluating optical components for system design.
• Performing tolerance analysis to ensure robust operation.
• Conducting optical testing and characterization.
• Analyse image properties
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for system integration.
• Optimizing system performance based on feedback and requirements.
• Documenting and reporting on the optical design process.
• Staying updated with advancements in optical design for environmental sensing.

Job Requirements

• Above master's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of optics, including optical design principles and components.
• Proficiency in optical design and simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Code V).
• Experience in designing optical systems for sensing applications is preferred.
• Familiarity with optical testing and characterization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of advancements in optical engineering and environmental sensing technologies.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality in design work.

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 no. 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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