Wireless Networks & Services - Associate Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer / Engineering Associate

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 R&D in relation to wireless networks and services
• Conduct research in 5G/6G standards (such as 3GPP and O-RAN) focusing on functional and performance requirements, hardware and software architectures, etc.
• Take part in radio base station lab/field tests
• Take part in consultancy projects for public and private sectors

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree holder in Telecommunications Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Knowledge of 5G/6G standards (such as 3GPP and O-RAN) is preferred
• Experience in design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless networks is preferred
• Solid knowledge on information theory, signal processing, stochastic process, antennas and propagation, and microwave theory techniques a plus
• Experience in academic publication / Mobile network operator/ Technology consultancy / Telecommunications regulatory body an advantage
• Experience on use of test equipment such as signal generators, signal and spectrum analyzers, and mobile network scanners is preferred
• Overseas candidates are welcomed to apply. For the right candidate, the company can sponsor an Employment Visa in Hong Kong
• Lives ASTRI values

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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 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. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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