Antenna Research Scientist

Antenna Research Scientist

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Sunnyvale, CA

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page.

Antenna Research Scientist Responsibilities

• Focus on antenna innovations and new architectures to push forward the state of wireless technologies for augmented reality.


• Experimenting with new antenna designs as well as being rock solid competent when it comes to implementing them for production.


• Directly own the antenna concept, feasibility study and implementation of AR/VR antenna systems in the next generation products.


• Lead antenna research and pave the way for the next generation AR/VR wireless products.


• Develop innovative antenna solutions and deliver them to market at scale.


• Develop WiFi/BT/GPS/Cellular and mmWave antenna concepts for AR/VR products.


• Collaborate with ID, mechanical, electrical engineering, and material teams on the antenna feasibility study for our next generation AR/VR hardware products.


• Hands-on involvement in the development of antenna systems in AR/VR hardware projects (design, simulation, data analysis, validation, and manufacturing).


• Work with vendors to explore innovative antenna fabrication process and new antenna materials to meet high performance requirements.


• Drive the AR/VR antenna roadmap, develop a forward-looking technology shelf and dive into new areas with unfamiliar antenna technologies and materials.


• Build EM simulation infrastructure and tools to maximize the productivity and efficiencies.


• Communication experience, with experience influencing ID, product design, and other hardware/software cross-functional partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.


• Experience must include 24 months involving the following:


• 1. Antenna simulation, prototyping, tuning and measurement with VMA and anechoic chamber systems


• 2. EM and antenna theory, proficient in EM simulation software such as CST, HFSS, XFDTD


• 3. Antenna characterization including input impedance, impedance matching, antenna isolation, gain, polarization, radiation pattern, or ECC


• 4. Antenna manufacturing process and materials


• 5. 5G FR1, LTR, UMTS, GNSS, WiFi/BT, or NFC wireless technologies and


• 6. Influencing ID, product design, and other hardware/software cross-functional partners.

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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.

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 support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com .

$262,822/year to $290,180/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.