Systems Integration Engineer, Hands

San Jose, CA ROBOTICS Full-time $170k to $250k Posted Oct 7, 2026
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About this role

Figure AI is hiring a Systems Integration Engineer, Hands, full-time, on-site in San Jose, CA, in the ROBOTICS sector.

Figure is an AI robotics company developing 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. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Systems Integration Engineer to lead the bring-up, validation, and triage of our custom hand.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and technician teams to plan and execute first article bring-ups.

  • Build and oversee the execution of benchtop validation.

  • Plan and execute integration into the full robot stack and subsequent on-robot validation.

  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation of integration processes, test plans, and validation results.

  • Perpetually respond to on-robot failures, including coordinating failure analysis and driving solutions from conception to working on robot.

  • Drive diagnostics needs to speed up root-cause analysis and on-robot health checks.

Requirements:

  • Relevant experience integrating custom mechatronic systems for real products.

  • Depth in one or more of the following areas: electrical, firmware, controls, or mechanical.

  • Excellent communication and planning skills.

  • Hands-on, highly technical approach to integration.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working robotic manipulators.

  • Prior experience working with humanoids.

  • Prior leadership experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 to $250,000 per year.

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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