Senior Lead Engineer / Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer / Engineer, Nano-Photonic

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 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. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1,500 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 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

• Responsible for the design of both conventional optics and metaoptics used in consumer electronic devices and industrial equipment
• Perform detailed optical design, optimization, and fabrication tolerance analysis to ensure deliverables meet required specifications and deadlines
• Resolve technical challenges related to optics, technology research and development, and IP development of core technologies
• Evaluate the feasibility of potential projects based on customer specifications
• Assist in preparing project proposals, customer contracts, and related documentation

Job Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Applied Optics, Physics, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of academic experience or 2 years of industry experience in optics, such as imaging optical systems, non-imaging optical systems, or nano-optical design and production
• Solid understanding of fundamentals of nano-optics with a particular focus on metalenses
• Proficient in optical design software such as CODE V, LightTools, and RSoft
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
• Familiarity with other commercial optical design software is a plus
• Experience in designing aspherical lenses for mobile devices is a plus
• Strong command of written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Live ASTRI values

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. 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 the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. 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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