Photonic Technology Expert - Consultant contract

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 200,000 employees, of which 55% are employed in R&D, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei invests more than 20% of revenues in R&D every year: in the past 10 years our total R&D investments exceed 150B USD.

By the end of 2023, Huawei held +140.000 active patents.

Who we are

• Our motto is "make it possible", we use our customer-centric obsession, our perseverance, our dedication and a continuous self-challenge to accomplish the most challenging goals and always raise the bar!
• We think and execute very fast, but we are never superficial and always guarantee the highest standards.
• We are obsessed about continuous improvement and about creating value for the company, for the employees and for society.
• We are a multicultural team where relationships are informal and direct and where cooperation and support are our daily keywords.
• We are a place where "results talk and ideas walk", good ideas are always welcome, but you have to take ownership and make them happen too.
• Openness and flexibility are our mantra.

The Opportunity

Huawei Milan Research Center is seeking highly motivated Photonic Technology Expert as a consultant to join its Wireless R&D team to spearhead cutting-edge innovations in Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) systems, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, and optoelectronic device development, directly shaping the future of next-generation wireless communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in photonics with experience in designing, developing, and testing advanced photonics systems. This role involves working on innovative projects in the field of wireless communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall technical planning, research and development of microwave photonic technologies (including Radio-over-Fiber (RoF), photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, and optoelectronic devices) in wireless communication systems, covering end-to-end solutions from theoretical modeling to engineering implementation.

• Design and validate the simulation and optimization of high-complexity photonic systems (e.g., optoelectronic hybrid link design, noise suppression, bandwidth enhancement) to ensure compliance with 5G/6G communication standards.
• Guide the team in pre-fabrication simulation verification and post-process adaptation of photonic integrated circuits (PICs), resolving critical challenges such as high-speed signal integrity and thermal stability.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of core photonics circuit components (including waveguides, modulators, lasers, amplifiers, filters, and detectors) to design and integrate prototypes, and conduct comprehensive performance testing to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency 
• Support the development and execution of test plans for laboratory and field trials to validate system performance, identify improvements, and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct research to explore new technologies, materials and methods to improve system efficiency, data throughput, and signal quality in Radio over Fiber and FSO systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate photonic components with microwave and RF systems.
• Work on projects related to Radio over Fiber, free-space optics, or optical beamforming for advanced communication systems.
• Interact with suppliers to select and qualify optical and microwave components for prototyping and production.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Proven 10+ years of experience in optical communication and photonic integration preferably in the field of microwave photonics technology for RoF or FSO.
• Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of microwave engineering, optical communication, and photonics integration.
• Knowledge of main Photonic Technology Platforms
• Hands-on experience with optical components like waveguides, tunable lasers, amplifiers, filters, photodetectors, and modulators, as well as Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
• Familiarity with simulation tools like Zemax, COMSOL, VPI Photonics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of high-frequency circuits and RF design principles.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing instruments, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, wavemeters, spectrum analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, and probes, for performing on-chip testing and analysis of Photonics Integrated Circuits (PICs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with microwave photonics integration or free-space photonics systems
• Experience with PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuits) development.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Huawei Milan Research Center

This position is based in Huawei Milan Research Center.

At our Research Center we work on cutting-edge technologies in microwave and millimeter-wave communications, focusing on frequency bands such as E-Band, W-Band, and D-Band.

Our research extends to free-space optical communications, advanced system architectures, antenna technologies, and contributions to standardization efforts. We also develop active phased array systems, focusing on innovative architectures and antenna array technologies.

Additionally, we are engaged in research on optical RFICs, including drivers and transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), as well as microwave and millimeter-wave IC used in power amplifiers and front-end technologies.

Our research also covers HF technologies, advanced electromagnetics (EM), and also power integrity and high speed signal integrity in next-generation systems.

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational telecommunication companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package. Personal development is ensured through many training opportunities in Western Europe and abroad.

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Huawei is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace

Company Info

Huawei Technologies Italia S.r.l.

Registered Office: Via Lorenteggio 240, Tower A, Milan

R&D Office address: Viale Martesana 12, 20055 Vimodrone (MI)