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  • Figureai
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • $170,000–$250,000 / year
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Systems Integration Engineer, Hands.

Robotics & Industrial Automation

Systems Integration Engineer, Hands: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role leads systems integration for a custom humanoid robot hand at an AI robotics company.
  • The Person:The person will coordinate bring-up and validation, integrate the hand into the full robot stack, document integration and test results, and drive failure analysis and diagnostic improvements.
  • Requirements:The role calls for relevant experience integrating custom mechatronic systems for real products, depth in electrical, firmware, controls or mechanical work, and prior experience with robotic manipulators or humanoids.

About the role

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. 

Published October 8, 2026
Location San Jose, CA