About the role#
As a Thermal Engineer Intern at Reality Labs, you will join a team focused on VR, AR, smart glasses, and wearable technology. You will work on consumer electronics products across their full lifecycle, from early prototypes to mass production. This is a 12-week internship that requires collaboration across mechanical and electrical engineering teams.
What you'll do#
- Build physics-based thermal models using Python, MatLAB, or Julia.
- Create part and sub-system thermal models using CAD and CFD tools.
- Optimize thermal designs and integrate new technologies by working with cross-functional partners.
- Assist with system-level thermal verification through prototype testing.
- Develop thermal control systems and build prototypes to test on physical hardware.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Heat Transfer or Thermodynamics.
- Experience with CAD and CFD modeling tools.
- Practical experience running thermal tests with thermocouples.
- Proficiency in Python, MatLAB, or Julia for model development and automation.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Valid work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and throughout the internship.
- Preferred: Enrollment in a Master's or PhD program focused on Heat Transfer.
- Preferred: Experience with control theory and building physical prototypes for consumer electronics.
- Preferred: Familiarity with thermal materials including graphite spreaders, aerogels, thermal interface materials, heatpipes, vapor chambers, and fans.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $6,688 to $11,880 per month.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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