Research Scientist Intern, Dexterous Manipulation Sensing (PhD)

Meta • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Meta are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started. Meta Reality Labs is dedicated to exploring and developing novel technologies for next-generation human-computer interaction. Our team is focused on advancing touch-based tactile sensing, including fingertip and large-area skin-based area sensor solutions. As an intern, you will contribute to the development and integration of innovative tactile sensing systems, working at the intersection of hardware, materials, and system-level design. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Requirements

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Optical Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Experience in one or more types of tactile sensors such as optical, resistive, capacitive, or piezoelectric
• Experience in system-level design and prototyping of tactile sensing solutions
• Proven analytical and computational skills
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Nice To Haves

• Integration of tactile sensors in robotic platforms, such as robotic hands
• Use of tactile sensors in dexterous manipulation systems and enhancing manipulation algorithms
• Programming/scripting for simulation automation (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience with sensor and imaging performance analysis and data interpretation
• Experience with the full simulation and modeling pipeline to design tactile sensors
• Proven track record of interdisciplinary research in either optics, mechanics, and materials, as demonstrated by publications, grants, or fellowships
• Intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Responsibilities

• Propose novel tactile sensing system architectures to achieve high performance and high durability for Robotics
• Develop tactile sensing systems and build prototypes
• Characterize the tactile sensing system and experiment with practical use cases
• Collaboration with and support of other researchers across various disciplines
• Communication of research agenda, progress and results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree