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Meta · 20 hours ago

Research Scientist, Robotics Systems

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$154K/yr - $217K/yr

1+ years exp

Meta is building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. They are seeking a Research Scientist to lead concept innovation and development in robotics design, focusing on electro-mechanical design and perception to control problems.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Directly contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, writing reusable code, running evaluations, and organizing results

Contribute to publications and open-sourcing efforts

Work with a large team

Help identify long-term ambitious research goals as well as intermediate milestones

Prioritize research that can be applied to Meta's product development

Mentor other team members. Play a significant role in healthy cross-functional collaboration

Qualification

RoboticsElectro-Mechanical DesignSensor & CommunicationsMachine LearningC++PythonFinite Element AnalysisPower ElectronicsStatistical Process ControlAnalytical SkillsTechnical StrategyOrganizational SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

1+ years experience in Robotics, Electro-Mechanical Design, Sensor & Communications, or a similar field

PhD degree or equivalent experience in Robotics, Physical AI, or a similar field

Experience designing complex electromechanical assemblies (robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation or a similar domain)

Experience with Robotics and consumer electronic product design

Experience with more than one of the following: motor design and control, digital control theory, optimization algorithms, feedback control algorithms, chip-level sensor design, gear-ratio optimization, dynamic system ID and machine learning

Experience with organizational and analytical skills, driving technical strategy and execution in a fast-paced, high ambiguity environment

Preferred

Experience working in CM, JDM, and ODM/OEM development models

Proficient in C++ or Python programming

Experience in Machine Learning tools

Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds

Experience with simulation tools conducting Finite element analysis: Structural, Modal

Experience with manufacturing processes and materials

Experience in developing power electronics components for robotics systems (battery, power management circuit, and motor driver - field oriented control)

Extensive knowledge of traditional mass production manufacturing processes, including the potentials and limitations of injection molding, metal injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, elastomer compression molding, die casting, thixomolding, multi-layer board fabrication, surface mount technology, and/or flexible printed circuit fabrication

Experience in statistical process control

Experience in Convex Optimization tools and theories

Experience collaborating closely with a cross-functional team of scientists & engineers to deliver technical solutions to novel problems, communicating and collaborating across disciplines

Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools