Systems Integration Engineer – Actuator Testing

Figure is an AI Robotics company pioneering the development of a general-purpose humanoid designed to address labor shortages and tackle corporate tasks that are undesirable or unsafe. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, our team collaborates on-site five days a week.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to lead the testing infrastructure and activities of our 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of actuator and motor testing, including setup and operation of testing systems.
• Analyze test data to extract meaningful insights and ensure performance criteria are met.
• Oversee and execute integration of testing fixtures, including instrumentation, wiring, and mechanical configurations.
• Perform instrumentation and metrology calibrations for testing systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain testing fixtures to ensure seamless operation.
• Provide actionable feedback to test development engineers, contributing to efficient solutions for actuator and motor testing.
• Collaborate on the design and specification of actuator testing systems.
• Document integration processes, test plans, and validation results with precision and clarity.
• Provide training and technical support to team members to foster expertise in testing processes.
• Develop cross-disciplinary knowledge of actuation subsystems to drive continuous improvement.
• Generate high-quality reports on actuation performance testing to inform and influence engineering decisions.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a test engineer for actuation systems.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python.
• Ability to read and create schematics for testing systems.
• Capability to design, create, and implement wiring for testing systems and fixtures.
• Familiarity with interpreting and understanding mechanical drawings of actuation systems.
• Experience with dyno-based testing systems and motor characterization.
• Strong communication and planning skills, with the ability to document and present findings effectively.
• Resilient and proactive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Competence in hands-on lab work and advanced engineering analysis.
• Passionate about lab testing

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior experience with real-time testing systems such as DSpace or Speedgoat.
• Working knowledge of C++ for embedded systems.