Antenna Research Scientist

Summary:

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page.

Required Skills:

Antenna Research Scientist Responsibilities

1. Focus on antenna innovations and new architectures to push forward the state of wireless technologies for augmented reality.

2. Experimenting with new antenna designs as well as being rock solid competent when it comes to implementing them for production.

3. Directly own the antenna concept, feasibility study and implementation of AR/VR antenna systems in the next generation products.

4. Lead antenna research and pave the way for the next generation AR/VR wireless products.

5. Develop innovative antenna solutions and deliver them to market at scale.

6. Develop WiFi/BT/GPS/Cellular and mmWave antenna concepts for AR/VR products.

7. Collaborate with ID, mechanical, electrical engineering, and material teams on the antenna feasibility study for our next generation AR/VR hardware products.

8. Hands-on involvement in the development of antenna systems in AR/VR hardware projects (design, simulation, data analysis, validation, and manufacturing).

9. Work with vendors to explore innovative antenna fabrication process and new antenna materials to meet high performance requirements.

10. Drive the AR/VR antenna roadmap, develop a forward-looking technology shelf and dive into new areas with unfamiliar antenna technologies and materials.

11. Build EM simulation infrastructure and tools to maximize the productivity and efficiencies.

12. Communication experience, with experience influencing ID, product design, and other hardware/software cross-functional partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.

2. Experience must include 24 months involving the following:

3. 1. Antenna simulation, prototyping, tuning and measurement with VMA and anechoic chamber systems
4. 1. EM and antenna theory, proficient in EM simulation software such as CST, HFSS, XFDTD
5. 1. Antenna characterization including input impedance, impedance matching, antenna isolation, gain, polarization, radiation pattern, or ECC
6. 1. Antenna manufacturing process and materials
7. 1. 5G FR1, LTR, UMTS, GNSS, WiFi/BT, or NFC wireless technologies and
8. 1. Influencing ID, product design, and other hardware/software cross-functional partners.

Public Compensation:

$262,822/year to $290,180/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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