We are a newly formed R&D centre specializes in silicon photonics IC design. The centre is part of O-Net Technologies Group. Our main targets are to develop next generation integrated FMCW LIDAR devices, and to support other research and development activities of the Group.

We can offer

· Be part of apassionate,friendly and dynamic research team

· Training and career development in cutting-edge research with a fast-growing market

· Very competitive salary, bonus and meaningful equity

· Attractive benefits package: private medical insurance, 25 days paid annual leaves plus bank holidays, good pension scheme, and more

· Hybrid work and flexible working hours

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary research team in UK, as well as other Engineers in US and China, to design and optimize the analog and digital ASIC chips for a silicon photonics based integrated 3D FMCW imaging system.  

What you'll be doing

✓   Design, verify and document analog ASIC blocks and subsystems (such as driver, TIA, ADC, DAC etc) 

✓   Define system architecture and product specifications together with the team. 

✓   Design and debug IC layout. 

✓   Design and implement ESD circuit. 

✓   Collaborate with PCB/layout and photonics engineers to implement the system 

✓   Identify and research on novel solutions and draft patent applications when appropriate. 

Essential requirements 

✓   Post-graduate qualification (Master) or preferable PhD in Engineering fields. 

✓   Deep understanding of CMOS analog circuit design practice. 

✓   Experience with 10GHz+ ASIC design and layout. 

✓   Expert user of ASIC design tools, such as Cadence design environment and Calibre. 

✓   Experience in EM simulation with ADS/RFPro tools.  

✓   Experience in lab evaluation of IC chips. 

✓   Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to details, and self-motivation 

Nice to have

✓   Experience of managing a full Tape-out process. 

✓   Device modelling experience (Verilog-AMS, Systemverilog, etc). 

✓   Knowledge in chip packaging techniques. 

✓   Experience in board level discrete components design and layout.  

✓   Good understanding of optoelectronics device (MZM, PD, etc).

✓   Experience with integrated optoelectronic system on chip.

✓   Demonstrated ability to generate high quality patents and research papers.

✓   Knowledge in Phase Modulation of optical signal and coherent detection.

✓   Industrial or research experience in LiDAR system.

Please apply online or send your CV to Dr. Xia Chen (xiachen@o-netcom.com).

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary research team in UK, as well as other Engineers in US and China, to design and optimize the analog and digital ASIC chips for a silicon photonics based integrated 3D FMCW imaging system.  

What you'll be doing

✓   Design, verify and document analog ASIC blocks and subsystems (such as driver, TIA, ADC, DAC etc) 

✓   Define system architecture and product specifications together with the team. 

✓   Design and debug IC layout. 

✓   Design and implement ESD circuit. 

✓   Collaborate with PCB/layout and photonics engineers to implement the system 

✓   Identify and research on novel solutions and draft patent applications when appropriate. 

✓   Take on a lead role in ASIC design, implementation and characterization. 

✓   Mentor junior engineers 

Essential requirements

✓   Post-graduate qualification (Master) or preferable PhD in Engineering fields. 

✓   3+ years of relevant industry experience in Analog/Mixed Signal IC design. 

✓   Deep understanding of CMOS analog circuit design practice. 

✓   Experience with 10GHz+ ASIC design and layout. 

✓   Expert user of ASIC design tools, such as Cadence design environment and Calibre. 

✓   Experience in EM simulation with ADS/RFPro tools.  

✓   Experience in lab evaluation of IC chips. 

✓   Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to details, and self-motivation 

Nice to have

✓   Experience of managing a full Tape-out process. 

✓   Device modelling experience (Verilog-AMS, Systemverilog, etc). 

✓   Knowledge in chip packaging techniques. 

✓   Experience in board level discrete components design and layout.  

✓   Good understanding of optoelectronics device (MZM, PD, etc). 

✓   Experience with integrated optoelectronic system on chip. 

✓   Demonstrated ability to generate high quality patents and research papers. 

✓   Knowledge in Phase Modulation of optical signal and coherent detection. 

✓   Industrial or research experience in LiDAR system. 

✓   Experience of coaching and mentoring new or junior engineers. 

Please apply online or send your CV to Dr. Xia Chen (xiachen@o-netcom.com).

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary research team in UK, as well as other Engineers in US and China, to design and optimize the optical devices and subsystems and implement the test platform for a silicon photonics based integrated 3D FMCW imaging system. 

What you'll be doing

✓     Design and model novel micro-optic components and optical subsystems 

✓     Prototype optical components and subsystems, evaluate their performance 

✓     Collaborate with other team members to design and implement the test solutions to characterize optoelectronic components 

✓     Collaborate with other team members to develop assembly methods for high volume production 

✓     Perform hands-on testing of optical components, work with product and test engineers to evaluate its functionality, performance and  reliability.  

✓     Contribute and develop new IP, file patents and writing research papers 

Essential requirements 

✓     Bachelor's degree or above in physics, photonics, electrical engineering, or optical engineering, with 3+ years’relevant experience; preferably Ph.D. in relevant subjects. 

✓     Experience in designing, developing, modelling and tolerancing micro-optics components and systems 

✓     Deep understanding of optics and planar waveguide theory 

✓     Hands-on experience with mainstream simulation tools, such as Zemax, Matlab, Python, etc. 

✓     Experience in characterizing optical or optoelectronic device in a lab environment 

✓     Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to details, and self-motivation 

Nice to have 

✓     Experience in programming languages, such as C++ or Python. 

✓     Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process and technology 

✓     Experience in high-speed optoelectronic device design and characterization 

✓     Demonstrated ability to generate high quality patents and research papers 

✓     Understand the working principle of waveguides, multiplexers/demultiplexers, tapers, couplers, modulators and integrated Ge detectors 

✓     Experience with lab testing equipment for optoelectronic devices, including lasers, high speed detectors, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, precision  positioning stages and so on 

✓     Industry experience in development of semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, or modulators 

Please apply online or send your CV to Dr. Xia Chen (xiachen@o-netcom.com).

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary research team in UK, as well as other Engineers in US and China, to design and optimize the silicon photonic chips for 3D imaging applications. 

What you'll be doing

✓   Design and model state-of-the-art passive and active silicon photonics devices and integrated photonics systems 

✓   Prototype novel optical components and architectures, evaluate their performance and collaborate other team members to integrate them into an optoelectronic system 

✓   Perform hands-on testing of optical components, work with product and test engineers to evaluate its functionality, performance and reliability.  

✓   Collaborate with our manufacturing partners on prototyping, optimization and transition into volume manufacturing of our silicon photonics chip 

✓   Contribute and develop new IP, file patents and writing research papers 

Essential requirements

✓   Master’s degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering, or optical engineering, with 3+ years’ relevant experience; preferably Ph.D. in relevant subjects. 

✓   Deep understanding of guided wave optics, planar waveguide theory and semiconductor physics 

✓   Strong background in modelling and simulations of integrated photonic devices 

✓   Hands-on experience with mainstream simulation and layout tools for photonic devices, such as Lumerical, Rsoft, L-edit, Cadence Virtuoso, Klayout, etc. 

✓   Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to details, and self-motivation 

Nice to have 

✓   Understand the working principle of waveguides, multiplexers/demultiplexers, tapers, couplers, modulators and integrated Ge detectors 

✓   Experience in programming languages, such as C++ or Python. 

✓   Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process and technology 

✓   Demonstrated ability to generate high quality patents and research papers 

✓   Experience in high-speed optoelectronic device design and characterization 

✓   Experience with lab testing equipment for optoelectronic devices, including lasers, high speed detectors, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, precision  positioning stages and so on 

✓   Industry experience in development of semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, or modulators 

Please apply online or send your CV to Dr. Xia Chen (xiachen@o-netcom.com).

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary research team in UK, as well as other Engineers in US and China, to design and optimize the silicon photonic chip for 3D imaging applications. 

What you'll be doing

✓   Design and model state-of-the-art passive and active silicon photonics devices and integrated photonics systems 

✓   Prototype novel optical components and architectures, evaluate their performance and collaborate other team members to integrate them into an optoelectronic system 

✓   Perform hands-on testing of optical components, work with product and test engineers to evaluate its functionality, performance and reliability.  

✓   Collaborate with our manufacturing partners on prototyping, optimization and transition into volume manufacturing of our silicon photonics chip 

✓   Contribute and develop new IP, file patents and writing research papers ✓Mentor junior engineers 

Essential requirements

✓   Master’s degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering, or optical engineering, with 6+ years’ relevant experience; preferably Ph.D. in relevant subjects, with 3+ years’ experience in silicon          photonics. 

✓   Deep understanding of guided wave optics, planar waveguide theory and semiconductor physics 

✓   Understand the working principle of waveguides, multiplexers/demultiplexers, tapers, couplers, modulators and integrated Ge Detectors 

✓   Strong background in modelling and simulations of integrated photonic devices 

✓   Experience with mainstream simulation and layout tools for photonic devices, such as Lumerical, Rsoft, L-edit, Cadence Virtuoso, Klayout, etc. 

✓   Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to details, and self-motivation 

Nice to have

✓   Experience in programming languages, such as C++ or Python. 

✓   Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process and technology 

✓   Demonstrated ability to generate high quality patents and research papers 

✓   Experience in high-speed optoelectronic device design and characterization 

✓   Experience with lab testing equipment for optoelectronic devices, including lasers, high speed detectors, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, precision  positioning stages and so on 

✓   Industry experience in development of semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, or modulators 

✓   Experience of coaching and mentoring new or junior engineers. 

Please apply online or send your CV to Dr. Xia Chen (xiachen@o-netcom.com).