Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Actuation Engineer on Systems Integration & Test to develop, implement and tune control algorithms for the robot actuators. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of robust, high-performance actuation solutions for our humanoid.
**Responsibilities: **
- Architect signal routing and processing of actuator data in our real-time stack
- Manage actuator parameter storage, loading, and retrieval
- Implement high performance actuation algorithms, in particular for closed loop torque control
- Implement signal injection algorithms for system identification purposes
- Implement failure fallback strategies
- Implement real-time observers to enhance diagnostics and serve as alternative feedback for fallback strategies.
- Implement post-processing diagnostics for detecting actuator failures and improving the pace of failure analysis
- Acquire in-depth cross-disciplinary knowledge of actuation subsystems to drive ongoing technology development.
- Conduct testing for algorithm validation and tuning in collaboration with test engineers, and generate high-quality reports to inform and influence engineering decisions.
**Requirements: **
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing robust C++ and Python code for embedded systems for high-performance motion control.
- Proven expertise in designing control architectures, control synthesis and tuning, system identification, and feedback linearization.
- Multidisciplinary knowledge spanning controls engineering, mechanical dynamics and data processing
- Exceptional communication and planning skills, with an ability to document and present findings to technical teams effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in the integration and deployment of new, custom mechatronic systems for real-world applications.
- Resilient and effective in fast-paced, challenging environments.
- Competency in hands-on work within a lab setting, alongside strong engineering analysis capabilities.
- Passionate about delivering a rock-solid actuation system
- MS degree in science or engineering
**Bonus Qualifications: **
- Prior experience working in robotics
- Prior experience working with humanoids
- Numerical modeling expertise
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $225,000 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.