Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Reality Labs Research, Hardware Engineering

Job Description

Meta is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer for their Reality Labs Research organization to work on advancing AR/MR display technologies and developing next-generation experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 2+ years of experience in opto-mechanical engineering or related/relevant fields
• Experience in the design, development, and prototyping of optical and/or opto-mechanical systems
• Experience with optics bench setup and testing
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, or similar platforms for 3D/2D modeling
• Understanding of mechanical tolerancing, statistical tolerance analysis, simulation, and/or analysis techniques (e.g., FEA, Design of Experiments)
• Proven technical communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and build engineering prototypes for AR/MR systems, ranging from single units to small batches
• Develop mechanical and opto-mechanical components and assemblies using CAD tools
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to achieve prototype objectives
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure prototypes meet functional and design requirements
• Coordinate procurement of parts and manage vendor relationships for prototyping activities
• Perform CAD modeling and simulation for mechanical and opto-mechanical systems
• Construct and maintain complex CAD models integrating mechanical, optical, and electrical components
• Model and optimize optical systems for integration into prototypes
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot opto-mechanical and optical systems
• Manage the end-to-end prototype development cycle
• Document bill of materials (BOMs), assembly procedures, and test results for prototypes
• Capture and share lessons learned and best practices to inform future projects

Benefits

• Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.