Thermal Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA • Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta Quest
AR/VR
Hardware
At Reality Labs we aim to bring together the brightest cross-disciplinary minds in one place to deliver on our mission: build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere.
As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will take a critical role in developing systems for VR, AR, Smart Glasses, Wearables, or New Technology Initiatives. You will be part of a team exploring and developing consumer electronics products over the full lifecycle, from prototypes to mass-production. You will work as part of a cross functional team requiring collaboration in domains inside and outside thermal engineering. This role intersects many disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Proven experience in solving complex problems, embracing ambiguity, and proactively identifying solutions while working with a wider team is essential.
Thermal Design Engineer Responsibilities
- Support the design and development and optimization of part, sub-system, and system level design through collaboration with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software.
- Distill complex designs to simplified analytical models using a programming / scripting language such as MatLab, Python, or Julia.
- Develop part and sub-system thermal models using CFD and CAD tools.
- Support sub-system and system-level thermal verification through prototype testing.
- Support the development of thermal control systems while building prototypes to test on physical HW.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years industry experience in thermal design, modeling / analysis, or related field
- Fundamentals in heat transfer, thermal/fluid sciences, or related physics.
- Background in modeling using CAD and CFD tools, such as FloEFD or similar.
- Experience in empirical testing and model correlation
- Experience in some programming with a scripting language such as MatLab, Python, or Julia, to support development of models and automation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing analytical, physics-based thermal models.
- Knowledge and applied applications in statistical analysis to gain insights in the performance of large numbers of devices.
- Familiar with control theory.
- Experienced in developing consumer-electronics devices or similar field
- Familiar with the latest state-of-the art in thermal materials, such as graphite spreaders, aerogels, thermal interface materials, heatpipes, vapor-chambers, and fans.
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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.
$111,000/year to $164,000/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.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .