Power Systems Integration Intern [Fall 2026]

Figureai; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking a Power Systems Integration Intern for Fall 2026 in San Jose, CA. You will own end-to-end integration of power systems for humanoid robots, bridging hardware, firmware, thermals, controls, and use cases to ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance operation.

Responsibilities include measuring power bus performance, expanding performance envelopes, and collaborating with engineering teams to validate software on robotic hardware.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (Senior) or recent graduate in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Minimum 10-week internship availability; 1-2 terms preferred.
• Strong understanding of Battery design and operation considerations.
• Strong proficiency with the Linux operating system and embedded systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct measurements to characterize power bus performance.
• Develop methods to expand performance envelope with cross-functional impact in mind.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate software on robotic hardware.
• Debug embedded systems using oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Troubleshoot system-level integration issues and document root causes.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

Battery design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Git

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 seeking a motivated Power Systems Integration Intern for Fall 2026. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to validate and improve the performance of our humanoid robots. As a Power Systems Integration Intern, you will own the end-to-end integration of power systems to push the boundaries of our robot's capabilities. You will bridge the gap between physical hardware, firmware development, thermals, controls and use cases, ensuring that operation is reliable, safe, and performant.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct measurements to characterize power bus performance to validate strategies for robust operation.
• Develop methods to reliably expand the performance envelope, in consideration of cross-functional impacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate and validate software on robotic hardware.
• Perform hands-on debugging of embedded systems using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Troubleshoot system-level integration issues, analyze performance logs, and document root causes.
• Assist in maintaining development environments and version control workflows for embedded software releases.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (Senior) or recent graduate in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Robotics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10-week internship availability; 1-2 terms preferred.
• Strong understanding of Battery design and operation considerations.
• Strong proficiency with the Linux operating system.
• Strong electrical understanding of the system and components

Bonus Qualifications:

• Understanding of motor control theory
• Experience with simulation of power systems, optimization of architectures.
• Proficient with Python.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $40 - $45/hr.

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.