Antenna Engineer Intern (phd)

Antenna Engineer Intern

Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Meta are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started. The Reality Labs Wireless Team is looking for Antenna Engineer interns to join our Antenna team for AR/VR products. Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks long.

Antenna Engineer Intern (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Work on exciting forward-looking wireless products with focus in the area of antenna technology innovation.
• Work with the intern host on advanced antenna simulations for complex indoor and outdoor environments. Benchmark a variety of commercial tools and help us find the best solution for Meta needs.
• Internship work involves antenna system simulations, prototyping, and measurement.
• Communicate and present results to a wide range of audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on Electromagnetic, RF/Microwave engineering, Antenna design or a related field.
• Knowledge of microwave theory, antenna fundamentals and RF basics.
• Hands-on experience with characterizing antennas using lab equipment, such as anechoic chambers, VNA, etc.
• Proficient in different EDA/EM tools, such as CST, Ansys SBR+HFSS.
• Experience with ray-tracing, and hybrid multi-solver simulations.
• Familiar with at least one programming language, i.e. Matlab, Python.
• Effective written/verbal communication and documentation.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op.
• Having research publications in journals or conferences, especially on the areas of wireless propagation or channel modeling.
• Knowledge of scripting in EM simulation tools.
• Knowledge of other simulation tools, such as Wireless Insite, XFDTD.
• Knowledge with WiFi/BT wireless technologies.
• Knowledge of wireless channel propagation modeling.

Public Compensation: $6,688/month to $11,467/month + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.