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Figure · 15 hours ago

Embedded Actuation Engineer

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$120K/yr - $225K/yr
date5+ years exp

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Actuation Engineer to develop, implement, and tune control algorithms for robot actuators, ensuring the delivery of robust, high-performance actuation solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Architect signal routing and processing of actuator data in our real-time stack
Manage actuator parameter storage, loading, and retrieval
Implement high performance actuation algorithms, in particular for closed loop torque control
Implement signal injection algorithms for system identification purposes
Implement failure fallback strategies
Implement real-time observers to enhance diagnostics and serve as alternative feedback for fallback strategies
Implement post-processing diagnostics for detecting actuator failures and improving the pace of failure analysis
Acquire in-depth cross-disciplinary knowledge of actuation subsystems to drive ongoing technology development
Conduct testing for algorithm validation and tuning in collaboration with test engineers, and generate high-quality reports to inform and influence engineering decisions

Qualification

C++PythonControl architecturesSystem identificationMechatronic systemsPlanning skillsEngineering analysisNumerical modelingRobotics experienceHumanoid experienceCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of hands-on experience developing robust C++ and Python code for embedded systems for high-performance motion control
Proven expertise in designing control architectures, control synthesis and tuning, system identification, and feedback linearization
Multidisciplinary knowledge spanning controls engineering, mechanical dynamics and data processing
Exceptional communication and planning skills, with an ability to document and present findings to technical teams effectively
Demonstrated experience in the integration and deployment of new, custom mechatronic systems for real-world applications
Resilient and effective in fast-paced, challenging environments
Competency in hands-on work within a lab setting, alongside strong engineering analysis capabilities
Passionate about delivering a rock-solid actuation system
MS degree in science or engineering

Preferred

Prior experience working in robotics
Prior experience working with humanoids
Numerical modeling expertise

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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