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Figure · 1 month ago

Systems Integration Engineer - Actuation Systems

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. They are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer focused on actuators to collaborate with various teams to deliver high-performance actuation systems for their humanoid robots.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Collaborate on the system-level deployment of actuators within the humanoid robot, including interfaces, behavior, and performance at the robot level
Collaborate on calibration strategies and end-of-line bring-up. Define and execute design-validation and production-scale test plans for actuation subsystems, document results, and ensure quality and reliability targets are met
Incorporate sensing and feedback systems, including position and torque, into real-time control architectures
Develop real-time diagnostic algorithms to enable fall-back strategies
Debug and analyze performance. Perform hands‑on debugging of mechanical, electrical and software integration issues; use diagnostic tools to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
Tune controllers and characterize performance. Collaborate with controls engineers to synthesize and tune high‑bandwidth controllers; conduct system identification and data analysis to characterize actuation performance
Design Validation Test Plans: Specify test plans for validation
Bring up prototypes and first articles
Develop automation and tooling. Build scripts, dashboards and automated test rigs to streamline repetitive testing, data collection and diagnostics

Qualification

Robotic systems experienceMatlab proficiencyPython proficiencyControl tuningLinux developmentC++ proficiencySensor integrationDynamics understandingSoft skills

Required

5+ years of hands‑on experience working on robotic or electromechanical systems with a focus on actuation, manipulation or integration
Proficiency in Matlab and Python for testing infrastructure, data analysis and control engineering
Proven experience integrating sensors, and control tuning of motion systems
Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, controls, dynamics and sensor technologies
Familiarity with Linux‑based development environments and capability to read C++
Proficiency with lab equipment for validation, instrumentation, and system-level debugging
Resilient and effective in fast-paced, challenging environments
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Controls Engineering, Robotics or a related field

Preferred

Prior work on high performance electro-actuation systems in multi DOF systems, deployed at large scale
Proficiency in C++
Working knowledge of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, SPI and I2C
Numerical and first-principles modeling capabilities for actuators
Expertise in CAD to collaborate with design teams

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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