Mechanical Engineer, Arms at Figure AI
San Jose, CAHardwarePosted 4 months ago$120K–$250K per year
About the role
As published on Figure AI's job board, updated Oct 29, 2026.
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 Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms.
Responsibilities:
- Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements.
- Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, wire routing.
- Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts.
- Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
- Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
- Experience designing and building prototypes.
- Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.).
- Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.
- Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal.
- Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers.
- CATIA V6 Experience.
- Wire harness design experience.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 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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About Figure AI
Robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots powered by its own AI models.
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