At Meta Reality Labs, we're building tools to help people feel connected anywhere, anytime. As an Electrical Engineer on our Research team, you'll design, build, and test prototype electrical systems for future consumer experiences. You'll work cross-functionally with experts in mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and research to explore new concepts through fast iterative prototyping.We're looking for system or board-level Electrical Engineers with experience in high-volume consumer products or developing technology-leading prototypes. You should have expertise in designing mixed-domain circuit boards, troubleshooting at the board level, and familiarity with consumer product development processes.In this role, you'll work with emerging technologies across the AR/VR space, collaborating with industry leaders to create world-class consumer virtual, augmented, and mixed reality hardware. Your responsibilities will span circuit simulation and modeling, component selection, schematics capture, layout design/supervision, as well as system startup and debugging - all requiring expertise in scripting and embedded software interaction. Solid communication and interpersonal skills are required to succeed in our dynamic cross-functional team.
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Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:
- Own electrical development of highly complex subsystems or moderately complex systems under the direction of a technical lead
- Design schematics, direct board layout, conduct design reviews and draft design documentations
- Conduct feasibility studies and analysis to evaluate new technologies and components. Propose innovative solutions to enhance product performance and functionalities
- Hands-on board bring up and debug, support manufacturing and assembly build, using state-of-the-art laboratory and tools
- Establish and conduct collaborations with internal and external technology partners and vendors
- Apply novel engineering solution to challenging power, size, and thermal requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in consumer electronics or equivalent high volume industry
- Proven knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals as well as experience with schematic and board design using Cadence OrCAD, Altium, or equivalent
- Experience with electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, probes, logic analyzers...)
- Experience designing, measuring and debugging low and high speed communication interfaces, such as I2C, UART, SPI, MIPI, USB and PCIe
- 6+ years of industry experience in electrical design
- Experience with power supply design and DC/DC converters
- Experience with basic programming skills in languages such as Python or Matlab, including data analysis, scripting, and automation
- Experience in analog and digital design simulation
- Experience in display electrical subsystem design, testing, and system integration
- Experience with sensors, such as cameras, lidars, proximity sensors, microphones, IMUs, and depth sensors
- Experience of designing electrical systems with very hard power, weight, thermal and compute constraints
- Experience with EMI and ESD risks and mitigation techniques
- Experience with battery-powered low-power systems
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.