PIC Design Engineer

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Staying customer-centric,

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Inspiring dedication,

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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

At Huawei Ipswich Research Center we design and develop a range of active and passive components in III-V semiconductors and on hybrid integrated photonics platforms.

Huawei Ipswich Research Centre is looking for a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design Engineer with experience in the design and characterisation of optoelectronic devices. You will be part of the Design Team, and support research and development projects on III-V optical chip components. The role will involve the design and mask layout of optoelectronic 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 professional or academic experience in either silicon-based or compound semiconductor physics specifically with a strong capability in mask design and layout tools, preferably using Python/Nazca/layout or equivalent. Some experience in building up PDK components and implementing design rules checks would be very useful in order to generate transferable designs of high quality.

Key Responsibilities

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Design and/or contribute to the development of Photonic integrated circuits and discrete active photonic III-V components

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Optoelectronic device design, in particular device mask design.

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Engage with Design and Fabrication team to discuss and analyse specifications and define mask set requirements and PDKs; automate the implementation of design rules.

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Support external collaborative projects with Academic and Industrial institutions

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Explore and analyse new directions for future applications of PIC technology

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

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PhD in a relevant semiconductor or device design topic;

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Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, such as waveguides, modulators, detectors and passive components;

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Experience in mask layout of semiconductor devices, using TCAD Software (e.g. Klayout or equivalent) and code-based design frameworks (e.g. Nazca or equivalent)

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Strong Python coding skills

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Excellent report writing skills

Desired

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3+ years in relevant field/photonics field in industry or academia developing photonic devices

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Experience in PDK development and version control.

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Optical communication system understanding for DC, Metro and Long-haul links

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Previous experience in Telecommunications or Semiconductor industry, or understanding of the roadmap and trends of Optical product industries.

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Familiarity with epitaxy and fabricating process of III-V optoelectronic devices.

What we offer

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33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)

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Group Personal Pension

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Life insurance

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Private medical insurance

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Medical expense claim scheme

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Employee Assistance Program

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Cycle to work scheme

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Company sports club and social events

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Additional time off for learning and development