Master's Thesis: NanoFlat-Metallization for Radio Frequency Low-Loss Devices

About Huawei Sweden R&D

Founded in 1987, Huawei Technologies has grown into a global leader in telecommunications and network solutions, with innovation at the core of everything we do. Huawei established its first overseas R&D office in Sweden in 2000, and since then, we’ve expanded rapidly. Today, over 400 R&D engineers are pushing boundaries in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Lund, working on groundbreaking 6G wireless systems that shape tomorrow’s technology.

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About the Project: Materials Research – Material Properties/Process Exploration

With the rapid development of radio-frequency (RF) and high-frequency electronic devices toward higher operating frequencies and lower transmission losses, the surface roughness of metallic conductors has become a critical factor affecting signal integrity and energy dissipation. In particular, on common insulating substrates such as glass, ceramics, and polymers, conventional fabrication processes often struggle to simultaneously achieve ultra-low surface roughness and long-term stability of the metal films, posing a significant limitation on device performance.

Against this background, this project aims to recruit a master’s student focused on achieving ultra-low surface roughness and reliable metallization on glass, ceramic, and polymer substrates. The main research objectives are:

• Surface smoothing – exploring and optimizing techniques such as chemical–mechanical polishing and plasma treatments, etc. to significantly reduce substrate surface roughness.

• Reliable metallization – developing robust, low-loss metal deposition strategies (e.g., sputtering, electroplating, seed-layer engineering) to ensure excellent electrical conductivity and strong adhesion of metal films under high-frequency operating conditions.

The outcomes of this work will provide key process support for the next generation of low-loss RF and microwave devices. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with cutting-edge engineering teams in Sweden and Huawei’s HQ in China, while also conducting hands-on research in university labs.

Timeline

Given our current project schedules, we are looking for master’s students available to start in spring 2027.

Qualifications & Skills

• Background: Master’s degree in Materials Science, Radio frequency microwave, electromagnetic.

• Communication: Strong command of English, both spoken and written.

• Team & Independence: Capable of working effectively both in teams and independently.

• Commitment to Quality: High attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality work.

• Desirable Experience: Chemical Mechanical Planarization, Metallization of Ultra-Smooth Ceramic and Glass Substrates. Familiarity with multicultural and international work settings, and experience in a lab/testing environment.