Robotics Hardware R&D Intern (PhD) - Build Next-Gen Bots

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Part time

Job summary

Meta's Robotics Hardware team is seeking a Research Scientist Intern (PhD) focused on developing high-performance robotic hardware. This internship runs 12–24 weeks with multiple start dates, and involves designing, building, bringing up, and testing advanced robotic systems (hardware and software).

You will prototype new concepts, validate components, and collaborate with engineers and researchers across cross-functional partners to advance full-stack system development.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or has a PhD in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, CS or related field.
• Must have work authorization in the United States at time of hire and during employment.
• Hands-on experience designing, bringing up, and iterating real robotic hardware systems using a first-principles approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, bring up and test advanced robotic systems (hardware and software).
• Advance rapid prototyping of new concepts and provide solutions in hardware development.
• Support characterization and validation of critical components for robotics product development.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and cross-functional partners on full-stack system development.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Python

C++

C

MATLAB

Control systems

Education

PhD in Robotics or related field

Tools

Electromagnetic simulation

Hardware prototyping

Testing hardware

Job description

Meta's Robotics Hardware team is seeking a Research Scientist Intern (PhD) focused on developing high-performance robotic hardware. This internship runs 12–24 weeks with multiple start dates, and involves designing, building, bringing up, and testing advanced robotic systems (hardware and software).

You will prototype new concepts, validate components, and collaborate with engineers and researchers across cross-functional partners to advance full-stack system development.