Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Tactile Sensors (PhD)

Meta Platforms, Inc.•Redmond, WA

46d

About The Position

At Reality Labs Research, we are at the forefront of pioneering research into new technologies aimed at revolutionizing user interface technologies for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Our focus is on developing soft and conformable wearables that provide seamless user experiences, addressing both integration and manufacturing challenges to shape the future of XR interactions. We are dedicated to solving difficult technical challenges across our AR, VR, and MR products. We are actively developing a comprehensive range of technologies necessary for the creation of next-generation AR glasses, VR headsets and robotics. This includes advancements in soft wearable tactile sensors materials, design, and system architecture. As a Research Scientist Intern, you will collaborate with a team of expert research scientists, hardware engineers, and software developers. Your role will involve building groundbreaking prototypes and advancing the technology that will make XR universal. In particular, we welcome PhD students in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, applied physics and materials science, or similar fields. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year. Some projects may require a minimum of 16 consecutive weeks.

Requirements

Currently in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Robotics or relevant technical field
2+ years experience with hardware prototyping, soft wearable technologies, and hands-on experience including but not limited to soft transducers design, manufacturing and characterization
Systematic thinking, cross-group collaboration, clear communication
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience via an internship, work experience, or widely used contributions to open source projects
Knowledge of ultrasonics-based non-destructive evaluation
Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences and journals such as Science & Nature family of Journals, PNAS, Physical Review Letters, Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Experimental Mechanics, Extreme Mechanics, SES, SEM, ICTAM, ASME, MRS, APS, Phononics, or similar
Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
Availability for minimum 16 consecutive week internship
Intent to return to the degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Responsibilities

Research and develop the next generation of soft wearable technologies.
Collaborate with the larger Reality Labs team and provide creative solutions to challenges in soft wearables and sensing technologies.
Design, prototype, and characterize novel wearable, acoustics-based sensors.
Emphasis on fundamental scientific and engineering questions related to the complex deformation of soft wearable technologies.
Communicate or publish research activities and findings to collaborators across a variety of disciplines.

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