Systems Integration Engineer, Figure
Actuator Test Development
5+ days a week in office (Sunnyvale, CA)
AI robotics company
Job no longer available
AI robotics company
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
5+ days a week in office (Sunnyvale, CA)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To expand human capabilities through advanced AI.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in dynamic motion control systems and advanced testing systems
- Proven expertise in designing control architectures, control synthesis and tuning, system identification, and feedback linearization
- Multidisciplinary knowledge spanning controls engineering, mechanical dynamics, systems integration, test development, data processing, and firmware analysis
- 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
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and Git
Desirable
- Prior experience working robotic manipulators
- Prior experience working with humanoids
- Numerical modeling expertise
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to lead the development and implementation of testing infrastructure for actuation systems, spanning development, validation, and End-of-Line (EOL) testing
- This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of robust, high-performance actuation solutions for our humanoid
- Lead the development and maintenance of highly automated, scalable actuation test systems, collaborating with internal mechanical, electrical, and build teams
- Create and implement comprehensive Design Validation test plans for actuation systems
- Develop End-of-Line (EOL) test plans for actuators at mass-production scale
- Contribute to the design specifications for actuator EOL testing systems
- Document integration processes, test plans, and validation results with precision and clarity
- Provide training and technical support to team members, fostering solutions that are accessible to less experienced engineers
- Acquire in-depth cross-disciplinary knowledge of actuation subsystems to drive ongoing technology development
- Conduct testing with a focus on actuation performance, and generate high-quality reports to inform and influence engineering decisions
Our take
With an aging population and 10 million unsafe and undesirable jobs in the US, labour supply growth is predicted to flatline in the 21st century. Automation of jobs is a potential solution to these growing societal problems.
Exiting stealth in 2023, Figure Robotics joins a slew of AI and manufacturing companies with a distinct interest in humanoid robotics. The benefits of humanoid robotics, according to Figure, include the potential for them to take over unsafe or undesirable jobs from people, essentially leading to a happier and more purposeful society.
There’s clearly a long way to go, with Figure aware that its mission to expand human capabilities through advanced AI will take decades. That said, it has managed to raise more than $750 million in funding so far to help its long-term growth. And, with preliminary testing underway through a partnership with BMW, the company is certainly off to a good start.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2024
$675m
LATE VC
Jul 2023
$9m
SERIES A
Total funding: $854m
Company values
- Move Fast & Be Technically Fearless - Hesitation is the enemy of momentum. We are tackling today's most complex technological challenges by testing, experimenting, and taking calculated risks to embrace the unknown without fear of failure
- Product First, Mission Focused - Our product and our mission are one in the same: to bring a commercially viable humanoid to the market. We are builders, designers, and engineers united by a commitment to that mission, avoiding distraction and unrelated activities to remain laser-focused on shipping a safe, high quality product
- Aggressively Optimistic - Building Figure won’t be an easy win; it will require decades of commitment and ingenuity. We’re humbled by our mission, and aspire to remain optimistic even in the face of enormous hurdles
- Maximize Future Impact - We have what it takes to build the most groundbreaking company on the planet—to create an inspiring future for generations to come, with improved access to goods and services, safer working conditions, and more opportunity for fulfilling work. Our focus is on what we can achieve 5, 10, 20+ years from now, not the near-term wins
- Championship Mindset - To address the extraordinary demands of our work, we believe in operating as a winning team. We are in the trenches together, collaborating in-person, and pushing each other to the highest levels of performance
Company HQ
Sunnyvale, CA
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Leadership
Brett Adcock
(Founder)Currently Founder at Archer. Previously Founder at Vettery and various other statups.
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