Structural Design Engineer

At Reality Labs we aim to bring together the brightest cross-disciplinary minds in one place to deliver on our mission: build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere.

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be fully integrated into the product development process from the earliest stages. You will build finite element models, analyze AR/VR designs, characterize materials, verify & validate finite element models. You will work as part of a cross-functional team requiring collaboration with product design, manufacturing design, materials and reliability teams. Our ideal candidate has strong solid mechanics fundamentals, experience in static & dynamic finite element analysis, material characterization & modeling, experience in consumer electronics, and strong communication skills.Structural Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Work across the full product development cycle, from concept inception to shipping product.
• Build system-level & module-level finite element models to assess risk of various failure modes under different loading conditions and propose changes to make the design more robust and reliable.
• Perform module-level shock and thermo-mechanical analyses.
• Participate in structural design reviews, design brainstorms, and present FEA results in a form actionable by cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with the materials team and/or outside vendors to characterize materials and components.
• Collaborate with REL & DVE teams on FEA model validation as well as development of technical specifications.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Domestic travel 10%.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in structural design.
• Fundamental understanding of solid mechanics, strength of materials and finite element analysis.
• Experience with FEA softwares such as HyperMesh, SimLab, Abaqus and ANSYS.
• Proven analytical skills based on first principles.
• Experience in static and dynamic finite element analysis as well as thermo-mechanical analysis.
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or equivalent experience.
• Experience in material modeling and testing.
• Knowledge of failure modeling of different types of materials.
• Experience with Abaqus, HyperMesh, and SimLab.
• Experience in validation tests.
• Experience with DIC, Universal Testing Machine and DMA.
• Experience with 3D modeling software (NX and/or SolidWorks).

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. LocationsAbout 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. $111,000/year to $164,000/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.