Wireless and Electromagnetics Research Scientist Lead

$213,000 - $293,000/Yr

Meta - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Senior

Redmond, WA

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

At Meta's Reality Labs Research, our goal is to make world-class consumer virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Wireless and Electromagnetics Research Scientist to join our team, whose mission is to take a first principles physics-based approach to new wireless topologies for wearable devices. This scientist will innovate in multiple areas including wearable antennas and wireless modules. We are specifically looking for a candidate with breadth across electromagnetics, wireless architecture, RF silicon systems, and with depth in electromagnetics. This role will also collaborate with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of exceptional researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting-edge technology, resources, and testing facilities. We seek people who work well on teams, can brainstorm and communicate big ideas, and can plan and drive development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead wearable wireless architecture research working closely with a cross-functional team of wireless experts.
• Execute on research direction and transfer new antenna, module, and wireless system innovations to product teams.
• Partner and collaborate with researchers, hardware engineers, device and systems integration teams, and external partners to push beyond state-of-the-art.
• Motivate and leverage innovations in materials, manufacturing, and engineering in partner teams to enable new wearable architectures.

Requirements

• PhD degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in the wireless field.
• 10+ years of experience in inventing and maturing technology from research/ideation to productization.
• Experience across a variety of wireless systems, including understanding of electromagnetics/antennas, RF silicon systems, and RF modules.
• Expertise with common simulation platforms to evaluate Wireless performance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Track record of delivering new wireless device architectures to the market.
• Background in connecting finite element analysis with hands-on measurement.
• Proven track record of success in solving complex technical problems with breadth and depth, critical thinking and decision-making.
• Experience working across broad, highly-collaborative cross-functional teams to deliver on challenging problems.
• Evidence of strong organization, communication, and documentation skills used to bring new technologies and product categories to market in a complex fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing technical leadership to a high performing team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $213,000 to $293,000 a year plus bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Wellness programs and mental health support.