Power Systems Integration Intern [Fall 2026]

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, seeks a Power Systems Integration Intern for Fall 2026 to own end-to-end integration of power systems for our humanoid robots. You will work with hardware, firmware, thermals, and controls to ensure reliable, safe, and performant operation.

Responsibilities include designing measurements for power bus performance, expanding performance envelopes, and collaborating with engineering teams to validate software on robotic hardware, while

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (Senior) or recent graduate in relevant engineering fields.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Linux proficiency

Battery design knowledge

Electrical understanding

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Senior) or recent graduate in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Robotics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

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.