Hardware Test Engineer - Software Focus

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Test Engineer with a strong software background to join the Hardware Team and lead the testing of our actuators and motion/force sensors. In this role, you will work closely with hardware design engineers to test the performance of novel hardware and compare it to currently-implimented hardware. 

This role will own all software roles related to testing, including writing motor control code, electrical wiring, acquiring sensor data, designing and implementing testing procedures, and data analysis related to test results. This role will work closely with the mechanical-focused hardware test engineer to own and implement all R&D hardware testing, ensuring the development of robust, high-performance hardware solutions for our humanoid.

Responsibilities

• Own testing of actuators and sensors, including setup/operation of testing systems
• Analyze test data to extract meaningful insights on hardware performance
• Execute integration of testing fixtures, including instrumentation and wiring
• Perform instrumentation and metrology calibrations for testing systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather test requirements and develop clear, actionable test plans
• Provide actionable feedback to hardware R&D engineers, contributing to efficient development of new hardware solutions
• Document integration processes, test plans, and validation results with precision and clarity
• Develop cross-disciplinary knowledge of actuation subsystems to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Passionate about discovering hardware problems through rigorous testing and working closely with design engineers to find better solutions
• 4+ years of experience in hardware test engineering with a software focus
• Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Multidisciplinary knowledge spanning software, firmware, electrical engineering, test procedures, and data analysis
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python
• Experience with electrical wiring for data acquisition and motor control
• Experience with dyno-based testing systems
• Familiarity with characterization of actuators and force/motion sensors
• Strong experimental, communication, documentation skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience creating schematics and layout for basic PCB interfaces
• Experience with designing and executing test plans for mobile robots
• Experience with electric motors, gearboxes, or actuators
• Experience with mechanical design of dynos and fixtures
• Experience with selecting sensors for data acquisition
• Experience with troubleshooting dynos and testing fixtures 
• Experience with real-time testing systems such as DSpace or Speedgoat
• Experience programming C++ for embedded systems

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $110,000 - $180,000 annually.

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.