Thermal Engineer Intern

Meta•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•$6,688 - $11,880

About The Position

At Reality Labs, the Thermal Design Engineering Intern will contribute to developing systems for VR, AR, Smart Glasses and Wearables, or New Technology Initiatives. The intern will work with a cross-functional team exploring and developing consumer electronics products throughout their lifecycle, from prototypes to mass production. The role involves collaboration and curiosity across thermal engineering and related disciplines. This is a 12-week internship.

Requirements

Currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on heat transfer or thermodynamics.
Background in modeling using CAD and CFD tools.
Experience running thermal tests using thermocouples.
Experience programming with a scripting language such as MATLAB, Python, or Julia to support model development and automation tools.
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment by the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Intent to return to a full-time degree program after completing the internship.

Nice To Haves

Working toward a master's or PhD with a focus on heat transfer.
Experience developing analytical, physics-based thermal models.
Familiarity with control theory.
Experience developing physical prototypes of consumer-electronics devices.
Familiarity with thermal materials such as graphite spreaders, aerogels, thermal interface materials, heat pipes, vapor chambers, and fans.

Responsibilities

Develop physics-based thermal models using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or Julia.
Develop part and subsystem thermal models using CFD and CAD tools.
Develop and optimize thermal designs and integrate new thermal technologies in partnership with mechanical and electrical engineers.
Support subsystem- and system-level thermal verification through prototype testing.
Support development of thermal control systems and build prototypes for testing on physical hardware.