UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
PRIFYSGOL DE CYMRU
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Research Assistant – Software Engineer (Ref: CES049)
Grade E, £27,318 - £31,644 per annum
Fixed term contract until 31/12/2014
External vacancy
The Wireless and Optoelectronic Research and Innovation Centre (WORIC) which is based at the Faculty of
Computing, Engineering & Science at the University of South Wales, is seeking an experienced software developer
research assistant to work on a A4B funded Proof of Concept project in collaboration with industry, mainly Keima
Wireless, an international Cardiff based radio planning company. The main objective of this role is the implementation
of the Matlab to C# translation as a plug-in to Overture Radio Planning tool and as a stand-alone executable code.
Additionally the candidate will perform code optimization, parallel computing programming, cloud computing and
product testing activities for a developed 3D ray-tracing radio planning model designed for 4G small cell applications.
The successful applicant will have a degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science with a minimum of two years
work experience and good knowledge of radio planning and wireless technologies.
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 11th February 2014
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Research Assistant – Software Engineer – CES049
Fixed term contract until 31/12/2014
GRADE & SALARY:
Grade E, £27,318 - £31,644 per annum
DEPARTMENT:
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Responsible to:
A4B Project Team
Main Purpose of Job:
The Software Engineer will be responsible for implementing backend software code (Matlab to C# code translation),
code optimization, parallel computing programming and cloud computing for a developed 3D ray-tracing radio planning
model for small cells.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
Translation of the current MATLAB code into a high-level commercial application environment such as C# & .NET.
C# code integration with Overture (a radio planning tool provided by Keima).
Development of standalone plug-in modules for other RF planning tools.
Exploration of code optimization techniques and cloud computing resourcing.
Improving the code’s computing performance with CUDA™.
Product testing and commercialisation activities.
To undertake supervised research which might include preparing, setting up, conducting and recording outcomes of
projects, experiments, field work, etc.
To support other research staff and industrial partners in project specifics.
To assist with the preparation of reports and the presentation of information to research groups, steering groups and
commercialisation activities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
a) Teamwork player
b) Problem solver
c) Time management
d) Working under pressure
e) Fast learner
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
f) Excellent C# and Matlab and programming
skills
g) Good knowledge of mobile cellular
technologies
EXPERIENCE
Essential
h) Significant work experience in C#/C++ on .Net
technologies
i) Experience in debugging, optimization and
cloud computing
j) Experience on radio planning software
development
Desirable
l) Planning and organisational
m) Self management
Desirable
n) Usage of radio planning tools
o) Ray-tracing knowledge/experience
p) Familiarity of GIS tools
q) Network optimisation techniques and
processes
r) Knowledge of 3GPP standards
Desirable
s) Radio Coverage planning and Design skills
t) Experience of LTE systems, testing, design or
deployment.
TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
k) Bachelor degree in Telecommunications/
Software Engineering/Computer Science.
Desirable
u) Master Degree in Telecommunications/
Software Engineering/Computer Science.
It is essential that when making an application, candidates specifically address the criteria set out in the
Person Specification. This information will be used in deciding those to be shortlisted.
The terms and conditions of the post (including grade and salary) will be those of the University of South Wales (based
on former University of Glamorgan terms and conditions).