About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• Growing by reflection

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. 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.

Job Summary

Huawei Ipswich Research Centre is looking at for a R&D Design & Verification Engineer with experience in testing optoelectronic devices.

• You will be part of the Design Team, and support NPI development and research projects on III-V optical chip components.
• As part of R&D Test Team, you’ll be responsible for the development of test rig prototypes (HW & SW) & test methodology to develop next generation devices.
• You will be working in close cooperation with a wide team of experts in design, fabrication and testing of photonic chips and support transfer research and technology projects to NPI phase and production.
• You will have some professional or academic experience in optoelectronics and/or RF characterisation & ability to quickly setup rig prototype to validate new devices and/or test methodologies.
• You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of experimental methods, device characterisation and willingness to work in a lab-based environment.
• We are looking for an individual who is capable to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, can work independently and has a great attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop R&D test rig prototypes (HW & SW) & test methodology

• DC and RF verification testing/characterisation of early stage development devices and prepare and publish technical reports of finding/proposed improvements

• Plan, develop & execute project-based test strategy

• Engage with Design team to discuss and analyse specifications and define test plans.

• Engage with supplier to buy off-the-shelf/customised solution to fit project requirements

• Transfer test methodology to Backend team & support them during NPI phase

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

Required:

• Recent PhD in physics or Engineering
• Experience in optoelectronic device characterisation, DC and RF
• Familiarity with software used for automated testing
• Excellent data analysis and report writing skills

Desired:

• >3 years of experience in and academic or industrial lab environment.

• Experience in RF testing (S-parameter analysis, Eye diagram tests)

• Experience in Automated Wafer level testing

• Experience with TCAD software

• Experience in Python, C#, C++, VB.Net, Matlab, or equivalent

• Knowledge of design and/or fabricating process of III-V optoelectronic devices.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be eligible to, and hold all relevant finalised paperwork, to live and work in the UK. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role at this current time or the foreseeable future.

• This is agency worker contract, to be extended for further 12-month periods dependent on performance and workload. Assignments are renewed on the 31st December each year.