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Figure · 2 months ago

Staff Diagnostics Engineer

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

FigureAI is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. They are seeking a Staff Diagnostics Engineer to define and validate the on-board diagnostics framework for their humanoid robot platform, ensuring accurate and actionable diagnostic data across various systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Define the architecture, requirements, and KPIs for on-board diagnostics, fleet health, and reliability tracking

Develop frameworks for fault detection, health monitoring, event logging, and fleet-wide telemetry across all subsystems

Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to embed diagnostic hooks, self-tests, and validation coverage, driving root-cause analysis and closed-loop feedback to design updates

Build service tools and analytics dashboards that enable scalable diagnostic readiness, maintenance planning, and fleet operations

Mentor engineers developing diagnostic logic, tools, and infrastructure while interfacing with systems integration, manufacturing, and field service

Qualification

Diagnostics systems developmentSystem-level fault behaviorEmbedded systemsPythonC++Data logging toolsTelemetry systemsService engineering principlesCommunication protocolsLeadership experience

Required

8+ years developing diagnostics, telemetry, or fault management systems for complex electromechanical or embedded platforms

Strong understanding of system-level fault behavior, sensor validation, and communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, or UDS

Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar languages for data analysis, validation, and automation

Skilled with test instrumentation, data logging, and failure analysis tools to support root-cause investigations

Proven ability to architect and validate cross-disciplinary diagnostic systems; degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)