Reality Labs Research is seeking an optical-fiber sensor research intern to develop new distributed sensing solutions for robotics applications. The successful candidate will join Meta's remote-sensing team working at the Caltech campus in Pasadena, CA.Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Research Scientist Intern, Optical Fiber Sensors (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Explore trade space of remote optical-fiber sensors both experimentally and with simulations, define system requirements.
• Design, build, and characterize remote optical-fiber sensors.
• Design, build, and validate optical-fiber sensor testbeds.
• Perform feasibility studies for sensor system miniaturization.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of research ideas and plans.
• Prepare reports and presentations on the results of experiments and modeling efforts.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Attend relevant seminars, workshops, and conferences to expand knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree program in the field of Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics or a related field
• Experience with distributed optical-fiber sensing techniques, including, but not limited to optical frequency domain reflectometry (OFDR), optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR), fiber-Bragg-grating (FBG) shape sensing, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), or phase-OTDR
• Experience with optical fiber technology, including, but not limited to, single-mode and multi-mode fibers, multi-core fibers, FBG fibers, enhanced-Rayleigh-scattering fibers, optical switches, or optical circulators
• Experience with laser technology, including, but not limited to, gain-switched lasers, fiber lasers, tunable lasers, or VCSELs
• Experience with real-time instrument control
• Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with optical fiber methods, such as splicing, fiber connectorization, or fiber transmission measurements
• Experience with other coherence-based optical sensing techniques, such as optical coherence tomography, or FMCW LIDAR
• Experience with finite-element modeling in Ansys, Comsol, or other similar tools
• Experience with optical fiber scattering mechanisms, such as Rayleigh, Raman, or Brillouin scattering
• Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences
• Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

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 Whats App 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.

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$7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits

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