Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems

Full Timemid

San Jose, CA$120k – $250kPosted 29 days ago

Role Overview

Figureai is hiring a mid-level Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems. This is a full-time role in San Jose. Part of Figureai's Qa hiring, posted 4 weeks ago. The posted range is $120k to $250k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

This role offers $120k-$250k. The median for Mid-level Qa roles is $65k-$99k (based on 47 listings). 126% above median.

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Job description

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 an Electrical Engineer to join our Actuator Systems team, designing and testing the motor control and power electronics hardware that drives our humanoid robots.

Responsibilities

Design and validate PCBAs for actuator and motor control systems, including motor controllers, gate drivers, power distribution boards, and mixed-signal sensing circuits
Develop conceptual designs and conduct trade studies to support key actuator hardware decisions
Design across analog, digital, and power domains on the same board — managing signal integrity, noise isolation, and thermal considerations
Support review of design artifacts (schematics, layouts, bill of materials) from peers and external suppliers
Support system integration and test activities through hands-on debugging and validation

Requirements

Bachelor or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
2+ years of industry experience
Solid EE fundamentals with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing PCBAs
Mastery of Altium Designer in both schematics and layout
Experience with motor controller design — gate drivers, H-bridges, FOC, BLDC/PMSM topologies
Experience with mixed-signal design spanning analog, digital, and power domains
Strong debugging instincts — you know how to attack a hardware problem, document findings, and drive to solutions quickly

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with power electronics — DC-DC converters, switching regulators, battery management
Familiarity with current sensing, encoder interfaces, and motor feedback circuits
Experience with small form factor boards (HDI, flex, rigid-flex)
Embedded programming of microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs for motor control applications
Experience with LTspice or similar simulation tools
Background in robotics, automotive, drone, or other motor-driven systems

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 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.

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Where is the Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems position at Figureai located?

This position is based in San Jose. Figureai has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

How much does the Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems role at Figureai pay?

Figureai has posted a compensation range of $120k to $250k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems role at Figureai posted?

This role was posted on June 10, 2026 (29 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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