Hardware Electrical Engineer - Research Job Redmond area,Washington USA,Engineering

Summary:

As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate innovative electrical systems for a wide range of applications, from next‑generation consumer hardware to large‑scale infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and manufacturing experts—to deliver impactful solutions. Your work may span the full product or system lifecycle, from early prototyping and feasibility studies to large‑scale deployment and operational excellence.

You will be part of a dynamic environment that values technical excellence, rapid iteration, and creative problem‑solving.

Required Skills:

Hardware Electrical Engineer - Research Responsibilities:

Own electrical development of complex subsystems or moderately complex systems, under guidance from technical leads or managers

Lead schematic design, board layout, and cross‑functional design reviews

Propose innovative solutions to enhance system or product performance, reliability, and features

Manage hardware bring‑up, debugging, and support for manufacturing, assembly, or deployment

Evaluate vendor reference designs and adapt them to Meta’s requirements

Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers

Contribute to team knowledge sharing

Work autonomously and take initiative to manage individual and team priorities

Collaborate in a distributed team environment and across engineering disciplines

Contribute to operational excellence, compliance, or specialized requirements as relevant to the team’s mission

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical field, and/or equivalent practical experience

6+ years of experience in electrical design, with a demonstrated track record of delivering/shipping high‑volume products and/or working in research, prototyping, or early‑stage development environments

Demonstrated expertise in designing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems or subsystems

Proficiency in interpreting and creating electrical schematics, designing physical layouts (e.g., PCBs or panel/plant layouts), and/or performing hardware/system bring‑up and debug at the lab or field level

Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines and with external partners or vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Evidence of organization, communication, and documentation skills used to bring new technologies and product categories to market in a complex environment

Experience leveraging technical and product development experience and cross‑collaboration relationships to influence product direction

Experience in an applied research organization

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Experience working independently, managing priorities, and demonstrating an aptitude for creative problem‑solving

Experience with robotic systems, health/medical devices, or wearable technologies

Public Compensation:

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + 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.

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