Mechanical Engineer - Integration & Test at Figure (San Jose, CA)
Figure· San Jose, CA·
Job description
Figure is an AI Robotics company autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. We are based in North San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the test infrastructure team to design, and build prototype hardware across our integration and test teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build prototype robot components to validate hardware to real-world loading and failure conditions
- Cradle to grave ownership of prototype integration and test equipment
- Develop dynos for actuator testing, validation and integration
- Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure tight tolerances and proper fits
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering and systems integration teams on hands-on testing
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
- Experience in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
- Experience designing and building prototypes
- Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with CATIA V6
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and first article inspection
- Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal
- Exposure to sensors, motors, or electromechanical systems
- Experience with FEA, simulation tools, or basic programming (Python, MATLAB)
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000-175,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
Why work at Figure
- Mission-Driven & High Impact: The company is laser-focused on a singular, ambitious mission: "to build the most groundbreaking company on the planet." Work is described as being "in the trenches together."
- Culture of Speed & Fearlessness: Core values include "Move Fast & Be Technically Fearless" and "Aggressively Optimistic." The environment is described as high-performance, with a "championship mindset."
- On-Site, Collaborative Environment: Employees work from physical offices in San Jose, CA (HQ) and a secondary location in Sunnyvale. The culture emphasizes in-person collaboration.
- Generous Benefits: Offers health insurance, generous parental leave, and family/childcare benefits.
- Massive Growth Trajectory: With 110 open roles, explosive headcount growth, and a clear path to market, employees have significant opportunity for career growth and impact.
- Technical Challenges: Work spans cutting-edge AI (reinforcement learning, perception, pretraining), hardware engineering (actuators, electrical, mechanical), and manufacturing at scale.