Job Description

At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Thermal Research Engineer to join our team. We are specifically seeking a candidate to lead projects to develop thermal management solutions for next generation XR devices, from concept to advanced prototypes suitable for product integration. Key responsibilities include defining and driving a thermal management research direction, leading research and development projects, including engagements with academic and industrial research and manufacturing partners, and performing thermal modeling and analysis using FEA and CFD tools. The chosen candidate will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to innovative technology, resources, and testing facilities.

Thermal Research Engineer Responsibilities:

• Define and drive a thermal management research direction
• lead a team of researchers and engineers to develop novel thermal management solutions for next generation XR devices, from concept to advanced prototypes
• Develop relationships, scope and lead engagements with academic and industrial research and manufacturing partners
• Develop thermal FEA and CFD models and run simulations using Ansys, COMSOL, or similar software
• Interpret simulation results and provide physical explanations and possible solutions to problems
• Develop thermal test beds, data acquisition systems, and processes to characterize thermal management materials, devices, and systems
• Run experiments, analyze data, document results, and present conclusions and recommendations in research meetings.
• Recommend design changes/directions to meet device performance requirements, participate in team brainstorming and new technology development
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years experience with project leadership in a research or advanced product development environment
• 5+ years experience with FEA, CFD (COMSOL, ANSYS, FloEFD) and CAD (Solidworks, CREO, NX) or similar tools
• 5+ years experience with system and/or sub-system thermal simulation, analysis, and solution development, from concept to production, for high volume consumer electronics devices
• Experience with rapid prototyping and high-volume manufacturing method
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline
• Experience with thermal design of printed circuit boards, flex circuits, thermal interface materials, digital chips/device, heatsinks and other active/passive cooling solutions
• Experience developing passive thermal management solutions using compliant materials such as aerogels, graphite heat spreaders, phase change materials, metamaterials, radiation coatings
• Experience developing relationships, scoping and lead engagements with academic and industrial research and manufacturing partners (OEMs, CMs)
• Experience with bioheat transfer (e.g., Pennes Bio-Heat equation) and thermal management for wearables, including moisture/humidity simulation and analysis
  
  

About Meta:

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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