Figure
Hardware Reliability Intern [Fall 2026]
San Jose, CA · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$35k-$45kDetected 8 days ago
PythonC++MATLABGitLinuxData AnalysisCATIARoboticsElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingActuators
About the role
- The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence.
- Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
- Figure AI's Reliability team is looking for a motivated and talented Reliability Test Engineering Intern to join our team for an extended internship of 8 to 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Design and build custom scalable test stations to perform functional, performance, and reliability testing on key robotic sub-assemblies.
- Develop mechanical and electrical systems incorporating diverse hardware components including, DAQ, communication modules, actuators, and sensors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on hands-on testing, data analysis, and iterative design improvements.
- Conduct test-station bring-up and qualification to ensure system robustness, and drive setup improvements to meet testing and data-capture requirements.
- Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.
- Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical or a related engineering field, with at least two years completed by the start of the internship
- Familiarity version control (Git) and programming (e.g., Python, C++, C, MATLAB)
- Strong hands-on hardware aptitude and a proven ability to take hardware projects from concept to reality.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical and electrical design. (CATIA V6 experience)
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and first article inspection
- Familiarity with test station qualification process
- Experience with sensors, motors, or electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with Linux
- The US hourly range for this internship position is between $35 - $45/hr.
- The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
Compensation
- The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role.
This listing is sourced directly from Figure's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.