Research Scientist Intern, Tactile Sensing (PhD) jobs in United States
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Meta · 1 day ago

Research Scientist Intern, Tactile Sensing (PhD)

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

Meta is dedicated to building technologies that connect people and foster community. The Research Scientist Intern in Tactile Sensing will work on innovative tactile sensing systems, collaborating with researchers to design, prototype, and characterize these systems.

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Responsibilities

Propose novel tactile sensing system architectures to achieve high performance and high durability for Robotics
Design 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 sensorsAnalog/mixed signal designPCB designSignal processingHardware prototypingScripting languagesSensor interfacesIntegrated circuit designCollaborationCommunication

Required

Experience in one or more types of tactile sensors such as resistive, capacitive, piezoelectric, or optical
Experience in analog/mixed signal circuit design
Experience in PCB design and testing
Experience in hardware system prototyping
Experience in signal processing
Simulation and modeling experience with scripting languages such as Python, Matlab
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred

3+ years of experience in hardware design
Experience in tactile sensing system design and prototyping
Experience in sensor interfaces such as MIPI, I2C, I3C, SPI, etc
Experience with integrated circuit design CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso
Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, or fellowships, as well as first-authored publications in major conferences and journals such as ISSCC, JSSC, VLSI, CVPR, ICRA, RSS, IJRR, T-RO
Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

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
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Menlo Park, CA, US
people-size10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late Stage

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