Systems Integration Engineer - Actuation Systems

About this role

Figure, an AI robotics company developing humanoid robots, seeks a Systems Integration Engineer to oversee actuator deployment and performance across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software teams. This role involves hands-on debugging, control tuning, testing automation, and end-to-line bring-up to ensure robust, high-performance actuation systems.

What you'll do

• Collaborate on system-level actuator deployment, interfaces, and robot-level performance
• Define and execute design-validation and production-scale test plans with documentation
• Integrate sensing and feedback systems into real-time control architectures
• Develop real-time diagnostic algorithms and fallback strategies
• Debug mechanical, electrical, and software integration issues using diagnostic tools
• Tune controllers, conduct system identification, and build test automation infrastructure

What they're looking for

• Robotic and electromechanical systems design (5+ years)
• MATLAB and Python programming
• Sensor integration and control tuning
• Mechanics, kinematics, controls, dynamics, and sensor technologies
• Linux-based development and C++ code reading
• Lab equipment operation and instrumentation
• System identification and data analysis
• CAD proficiency (bonus)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $150,000–$250,000 annually
• Full-time position with comprehensive compensation package
• Work on cutting-edge humanoid robotics technology
• Collaborative environment across cross-functional teams
• 5 days/week in-office in San Jose, CA