Robotics Power Systems Intern: Build Robust Hardware

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, seeks a Power Systems Integration Intern for Fall 2026. You will own end-to-end power system integration, bridging hardware, firmware, thermals, controls, and use cases to ensure reliable and safe robot operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on measurements, cross-functional collaboration, and embedded software validation on robotic hardware, including debugging with scopes and multimeters. Internship of 10+ weeks preferable.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Embedded systems

Power electronics

Battery design

Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate or recent graduate

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Git

Job description

Figure, an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, seeks a Power Systems Integration Intern for Fall 2026. You will own end-to-end power system integration, bridging hardware, firmware, thermals, controls, and use cases to ensure reliable and safe robot operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on measurements, cross-functional collaboration, and embedded software validation on robotic hardware, including debugging with scopes and multimeters. Internship of 10+ weeks preferable.