Lead Engineer

About the organisation 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 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. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1,600 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1,200 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 Conduct research and development on SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), localization, and path planning for robotics applications in industrial automation and smart infrastructure Develop algorithms for object detection, pose estimation and motion planning to enable autonomous robotic systems in industrial environments Ensure scalability, robustness, and performance of algorithmic solutions within integrated systems Follow the system engineering processes to design and deliver high-quality modules, systems, and platforms Documentation of the design and testing throughout SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) and ISO processes Job Requirements Master's degree or above in Computer Science/Robotics/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experiences. Candidate with less experiences may also be considered Strong proficiency in C/C++/Python and algorithm optimization Familiar with Robot Operating System (ROS), Gazebo, MATLAB/Simulink and related tools Familiar with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is a plus A team player with good analytical and communication skills in written and spoken English Lives ASTRI values Appointment Details 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. Application Instructions 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 travel document number. 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. Equal Opportunities Statement ASTRI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used exclusively for recruitment only. For details, please refer to ASTRI Privacy Policy Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr