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Meta · 1 day ago

Research Scientist, Meta Robotics Studio

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$219K/yr - $301K/yr

5+ years exp

Meta is building the future of human connection through innovative technologies, and they are seeking a Research Scientist for their Robotics Studio. The role involves conducting research and applied research to innovate and develop novel robotics designs, working collaboratively on various projects related to robotics and AI.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct research advancing novel robotics design and development, including new components and/or processes that guide toward production-ready systems

Drive the Robotics roadmap, exploring forward-looking ways to accelerate novel robotic architectures

Design and Development: research mechanical and electrical design and analysis problems for robotics structure, new sensors, mechanisms, power transmissions, communication hardware/firmware and systems integration while balancing ergonomics, performance, reliability

Research and design planning and control algorithms for executing actions to motors integrating sensors and actuations, frequently interacting with the Large Model (VLM/VLA) AI team and Mechatronics team

Perform experiments of real and simulation robotic systems and debug the supporting parts manufacture, working with internal and external partners to support part fabrication and complex custom sub assembly

Assembly of robot: hands-on partnership in the lab integrating research with construction of sub-assemblies into full system-level robot prototypes

Failure analysis: build subsystem test fixtures, design tests, create test plans, perform tests, measure and analyze data, and refine design assumptions

Develop novel mechanical contact sensors and research to understand the mechanics of materials

Develop novel non-contact sensors and research to understand the underlying physics behind the sensors

Develop communication hardware and firmware software

Research and develop characterization/training sensors and calibration

Research and design feedback controllers around the sensors and actuators

Research and develop a planning algorithm that involves perception and collision avoidance

Research and design feedback controllers around the sensors

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

Qualification

RoboticsElectro-Mechanical DesignSensor & CommunicationsPlanning & ControlC++PythonMachine LearningSOLIDWORKSFinite Element AnalysisAnalytical SkillsCollaborationCommunication

Required

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

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

5+ years experience in Robotics, Electro-Mechanical Design, Sensor & Communications, 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 with manufacturing processes and materials

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

Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools

Experience in Convex Optimization tools and theories

Experience in Machine Learning tools

Proficient in C++ or Python programming

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, MLBs fabrication, SMT, and/or FPCs fabrication

Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds

Experience in statistical process control

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

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