SECTION I · THE BRIEF
Brief #43425Updated 11 NOV 2025SAN JOSE, CAGreenhouseSOFTWARE COMPANIES
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Mechanical Engineer - TeleOp

Figure is an AI Robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Location
San Jose, CA
Company size
100–500
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8mo ago
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Mechanical Engineer - TeleOp · Figure AI

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Job title
Mechanical Engineer - TeleOp
Job location
San Jose, CA
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 a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid. 

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 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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Figure AI headquarters

Sunnyvale, CA

Company size

100500 employees

Founded

2022

Total raised

$854,000,000

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Funding rounds

  • Series C$1B
  • Series C$1B
  • Series C$1B
  • Series B$675M
  • Series B$675M
  • Series B$675M
  • Series B$675M
  • Series Unknown$9M
  • Series Unknown$9M
  • Series Unknown$9M
  • Series Unknown$9M
  • Series A$70M
  • Series A$70M
  • Series A$70M
  • Series A$70M
  • Seed$100M
  • Seed$100M
  • Seed$100M
  • Seed$100M