Principal Engineer

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 invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Principal Engineer with expertise in Epitaxial growth processes for Indium Phosphide (InP) Photonics applications. In this role, you will drive advancements in epitaxial technologies, contributing to the design and manufacturing of high-performance photonic components. Your work will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cutting-edge telecommunications, data centers, and other photonics-enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and optimization of epitaxial growth processes, focusing on Indium Phosphide (InP) materials for photonics applications.
• Collaborate on pioneering techniques for wafer growth, ensuring high material quality and uniformity.
• Work closely with photonics device design teams to tailor epitaxial layers for optimal device performance.
• Establish robust quality control protocols and oversee material characterization for wafers.
• Mentor junior engineers and researchers, fostering expertise in epitaxial growth methods and photonics
• Manage and direct R&D projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry standards, and advancements in epitaxial growth.

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:
  • Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in epitaxial growth of compound semiconductors, especially InP.
  • Proven expertise in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD)
  • Strong understanding of photonics and optoelectronic device applications.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical process control and data interpretation.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Desired:
  • Experience with optoelectronic device fabrication.
  • Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and semiconductor fabrication.
  • Hands-on experience with characterization tools like XRD, PL, SEM, SIMS and AFM.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and requirements for photonic devices. 

What we offer

• 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
• Free onsite parking 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sports club and social events
• Additional time off for learning and development

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