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Meta · 2 days ago

Research Scientist Intern, Tactile Sensing (PhD)

Redmond, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

Meta is a company focused on building technologies that connect people and foster community. As a Research Scientist Intern in Tactile Sensing, you will work on innovative projects in tactile sensing systems, contributing to the development of emerging technologies in the field of robotics.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

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 prototypingPythonMatlabIntegrated circuit designCollaborationCommunication

Required

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field

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