Rapid Prototyping Engineer
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
AR/VR
Hardware
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The Advanced Development Team at Eyepiece engineering within Reality Labs (RL) XDO organization focuses on developing solutions to enable novel experiences with industry-leading AR and Smart glasses devices, which will bring the world closer and empower people to build communities. Given the team’s mission to ship world-class products; high engineering rigor, creative problem solving, and cross-functional communication are expected and broadly valued. The team is laser-focused on incubating prototypes for our NPI/NTI/platform development. We are seeking a Rapid Prototyping Engineer experienced with optical/display module system prototyping and integration; able to work collaboratively across both deep and broad cross-functional teams to generate learnings and identify respective risks as early as possible; and focused on execution while providing clear and effective communication to remove barriers across teams.
Rapid Prototyping Engineer Responsibilities
  • Work closely with researchers and engineers to define prototype specifications
  • Design, build and integrate eyepiece samples in the lab for design of experiment verification and optimization of different materials/components and process conditions
  • Clearly communicate prototyping trade-offs, decision points, and timelines to key internal and partner stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
  • BS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of experience building and iterating prototypes in short design cycles.
  • Experience designing for fast manufacturing techniques (e.g. lamination, machining, 3D printing).
  • Problem solving experience and attention to detail.
  • Experience communicating concepts and designs through sketches and low fidelity prototypes.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with consumer electronic prototyping, preferably with wearables applications.
  • Familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes such as EP building and optical components manufacturing.
  • Expertise in prototyping electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.
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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.

$111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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