About Huawei

With a bold vision of bringing digital to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world, Huawei stands as a global leader in ICT solutions. Our workforce of 194,000 spans over 170 countries, crafting unparalleled experiences in telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services.

About Huawei UK (R&D)

Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

The Ipswich Research Centre (IRC) develops advanced, leading-edge optoelectronic devices for the next generation of optical communications networks. Building a heritage of over 40 years in the compound semiconductor industry, IRC has become into one of the most advanced compound semiconductor research centres in Europe. IRC has a proven track record of innovation, having designed and developed several world-leading high-performance optoelectronic components for Huawei’s product lines.

Job Summary

Join our dynamic R&D team as a key contributor within the Ipswich Research Centre's Design and Fabrication division. As an integral part of our global team of experts, you will play a pivotal role in the development and research of III-V optical chip components, focusing on the design, development, and mass production of advanced and novel III-V photonic devices. Your efforts will be crucial in transitioning innovative ideas from research phases to New Product Introduction (NPI) and ultimately, mass production.

In this role, you will not only contribute to our technical roadmaps but also bring valuable industry insights, analyze market trends, and define technical specifications of photonic devices. Your work will involve close collaboration with various global business units and customers to identify their needs and develop cutting-edge solutions to meet these requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of Photonic Integrated Circuits and discrete active photonic III-V components.

• Facilitate external collaborations with Academic and Industrial partners, offering industry insights analysis, and identifying opportunities for technical and academic partnerships.

• Set the technical direction for projects, or spearhead specific technical packages within Research or Development initiatives.

• Investigate and analysis new directions for the application of III-V photonic and IC technology, influencing our internal technology and product strategies.

• Design, plan, and implement strategies for project-based design, simulation, and characterization.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Design, Process, Fabrication, and Test departments to ensure specifications and project technical requirements are met efficiently.

We Seek:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

A minimum of 10 years in the photonics field, with a robust background in industry or academia, focusing on the development of III-V photonic devices.

Proven expertise in the R&D of key photonic devices such as Laser diodes, Modulators, Detectors, Amplifiers, or fiber-based technologies.

A comprehensive understanding of the Optical communication and consumer photonics market, including applications in DCI, Metro, Long-haul links, WDM, wireless, and sensing.

A PhD in Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Deep knowledge of III-V optoelectronic device physics, alongside familiarity with leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes and epitaxy methods.

Experience in the design and/or characterization of optoelectronic devices, both DC and RF, showcasing strong technical proficiency.

Exceptional skills in data analysis, along with outstanding presentation and communication abilities, enabling clear and impactful dissemination of complex information.

Desirable Skills:

A solid understanding of IEEE standards and MSA agreements relevant to the field.

Proficiency in electromagnetic simulations using tools such as FDTD, FEM, Mode solvers, and multi-physics modules (e.g., COMSOL, VPI), as well as k*p modelling and semiconductor laser simulations.

Familiarity with Python or similar programming languages for efficient data analysis.

A track record of publication and active participation in conferences, complemented by strong public speaking skills, reflecting an ability to share insights and results with the wider community.

What We Offer

Comprehensive healthcare including private medical insurance and life insurance.

Work-life balance with company sports club, social events, and additional learning and development time off.

Attractive financial and retirement benefits, including pension schemes and bonus incentives.

Flexible work arrangement

Your Journey with Huawei

Embark on a career that promises growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. At Huawei, your work impacts the global technology landscape, driving forward a smarter, more connected world.

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