PIC Design Engineer

Job Summary

At 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.

• Design and/or contribute to the development of Photonic integrated circuits and discrete active photonic III‑V components
• Optoelectronic device design, in particular device mask design.
• Engage with Design and Fabrication team to discuss and analyse specifications and define mask set requirements and PDKs; automate the implementation of design rules.
• Support external collaborative projects with Academic and Industrial institutions
• Explore and analyse new directions for future applications of PIC technology

• PhD in a relevant semiconductor or device design topic;
• Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, such as wave guides, modulators, detectors and passive components;
• 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)
• Strong Python coding skills
• Excellent report writing skills

• 3+ years in relevant field/photonics field in industry or academia developing photonic devices
• Experience in PDK development and version control.
• Optical communication system understanding for DC, Metro and Long‑haul links
• Previous experience in Telecommunications or Semiconductor industry, or understanding of the roadmap and trends of Optical product industries.
• Familiarity with epitaxy and fabricating process of III‑V optoelectronic devices.

• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
• Group Personal Pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Medical expense claim scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sports club and social events
• Additional time off for learning and development