Validation Engineer – Hand Subsystem jobs in United States
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Figure · 2 months ago

Validation Engineer – Hand Subsystem

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$150K/yr - $250K/yr
date5+ years exp

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots, aiming to ship robots with human-level intelligence. They are seeking a Validation Engineer to lead the test development and validation of their dexterous robotic hands, focusing on performance characterization and reliability standards.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Develop and execute validation plans and automated test setups for hand subsystems, covering actuators, PCB/firmware, sensors, harnessing, and mechanics
Characterize torque, position, current, and thermal behavior across all degrees of freedom
Lead root-cause analysis and drive design or process updates for reliability issues
Build Python-based data logging and visualization tools to analyze performance and detect anomalies
Collaborate with integration, design, and controls teams to align validation coverage with system and robot-level requirements

Qualification

Validation experienceMechatronic systemsPython proficiencyStatistical analysisLab instrumentationControl-loop debuggingRoot-cause analysisMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringControls engineeringEmbedded developmentCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of hands-on validation experience with robotic, mechatronic, or actuation systems
Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, and actuator control principles
Proficiency in Python for automation, data acquisition, and analysis
Skilled with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs, thermal sensors)
Proven ability to debug hardware, firmware, and control-loop issues
Strong understanding of statistical analysis (Cp/Cpk, DOE, variance studies) for component and system-level characterization
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering

Preferred

Validation of robotic hands, grippers, or multi-DOF actuation systems
Familiarity with CAN, SPI, I2C, and Ethernet communication protocols
Experience with control-system tuning and system identification
Knowledge of CAD for fixture design and mechanical interface review
Comfort working in Linux and embedded development environments
Experience automating validation workflows or hardware-in-the-loop setups

Company

Figure

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Figure is an AI robotics company that develops autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.
dateFounded in 2022
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.figure.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.85B
Key Investors
Parkway Venture CapitalIntel CapitalBrett Adcock
2025-09-16Series C· $1B
2024-02-24Series B· $675M
2023-07-17Series Unknown· $9M

Leadership Team

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Brett Adcock
Founder
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