Research Scientist Intern, Dexterous Manipulation Sensing (PhD) jobs in United States
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Meta · 6 hours ago

Research Scientist Intern, Dexterous Manipulation Sensing (PhD)

positionRedmond, WA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

Meta is a company focused on connecting people and building communities through innovative technologies. The Research Scientist Intern will contribute to the development and integration of tactile sensing systems, working at the intersection of hardware, materials, and system-level design.

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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

Qualification

Tactile sensorsSystem-level designPrototypingProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABData interpretationInterdisciplinary researchAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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Company

Meta

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Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Menlo Park, CA, US
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.metacareers.com/

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Late Stage

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