
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.
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Job Details
- Department
- Operations
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Posted
- Last updated
- May 29, 2026, 03:07 PM
About Figure AI
Figure AI is developing a general-purpose humanoid robot, Figure 02, designed to address labor shortages and perform tasks in environments built for humans. Backed by leading investors including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Jeff Bezos, they are building commercially viable autonomous humanoid robots.
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