Job Description

Consultant, Smart Mobility

Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)

Ref: APAS/10929

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Drive the development and implementation of high-fidelity digital twin systems, virtual simulation environments, and static road restorations for smart mobility and autonomous driving simulators.
• Take charge of building digital twin scenes, 3D model integration, scene assembly, and real-time rendering optimization leveraging advanced platform toolchains (such as NVIDIA Omniverse) to achieve efficient, modular environment generation.
• Interface with diverse engineering assets including CAD, BIM, 3DMax, and Blender. Oversee model format conversions, standardized USD (Universal Scene Description) asset processing, and the establishment of a robust centralized simulation asset library.
• Conduct rigorous requirement analysis for smart mobility digital twins. Execute full-scene layout planning, logic configuration, rigid-body/sensor physics simulations, and interactive system development.
• Manage government-funded R&D projects. Prepare comprehensive technical proposals, progress reports, and documentation to ensure full compliance with the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) guidelines.
• Support ad-hoc research assignments. Occasional travel to Chinese Mainland or overseas will be required for site integration, data collection, and collaborative trials.

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Master’s Degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Digital Media, Industrial Design, or a related technology discipline.
• At least 3 years or above solid experience related areas.
• Strong mastery of 3D modeling fundamentals, Universal Scene Description (USD) formatting, material styling, lighting configurations, and baseline animation workflows.
• Excellent logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and strong hands-on prototyping capabilities to translate abstract operational scenarios into high-fidelity visualizations.
• Strong analytical mind with clear technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven project experience in at least one of the following domains: Digital Twins, Virtual/Industrial Simulation, Smart City modeling, or advanced 3D Spatial Visualization.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting automation pipelines, asset processing, or simulation logic.
• Experience with Robotics frameworks (ROS/ROS2), 3D Point Cloud processing, and positioning tech (GNSS/IMU/RTK).
• Prior experience in government-funded R&D projects, collaborative grant applications (e.g., ITF), or patent drafting.
• Candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or the experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work, will be preferred.
• Applicants will be assigned to different projects subject to relevant working experience.
• Good command of English and Chinese

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
2. This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.