About the posting
“We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms.”
Read the full posting on Figure's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $120,000 to $250,000 a year, a midpoint of $185,000.
The midpoint is higher than 50 percent of engineering (not software) postings in San Jose, CA that list pay.
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How long it has been open
Posted Jul 2, 2026, 113 days ago, and seen on Figure's careers page today.
At 113 days old, it is over the 49-day median.
Figure at a glance
Figure has 91 open postings that we can see, 13 in engineering (not software); 60 percent list pay.
The application
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Seniority
The posting mentions 2+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in San Jose, CA; prices in CA run 11 percent above the US average.
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The engineering (not software) market in San Jose, CA
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From Figure's posting
This is Figure's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on Figure's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
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 arms.
Responsibilities
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Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements.
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Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, wire routing.
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Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
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Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts.
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Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms.
Requirements
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2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
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Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
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Experience designing and building prototypes.
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Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.).
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Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.
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Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal.
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Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses.
Bonus Qualifications
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Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
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Experience working with contract manufacturers.
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CATIA V6 Experience.
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Wire harness design experience.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $250,000 per year.
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.