Electrical Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]

Job description

<div class="content-intro"><p class="p1">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.</p></div><p>We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the design and test of critical hardware components during Winter 2027!</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<p>Design and test full or sub sections of PCBAs on the Humanoid like power distribution boards, battery management systems, sensing boards, motor controllers, or computer boards.</p>
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<p>Support the review of design artifacts (schematics, layouts, bill of materials...) from your peers or external suppliers.</p>
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<p>Support system integration and test activities by contributing to test execution and problem diagnostics and resolution.</p>
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<p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p>
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<p>Undergraduate student (Senior) or recent graduate in Electrical Engineering or related field.</p>
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<p>Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred.</p>
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<p>Solid EE fundamentals with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing PCBAs.</p>
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<p>Experience with design automation (EDA) tools, preferably Altium in both schematics and layout.</p>
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<p>Experience with power electronics (motor driver, switch mode power supplies…), digital electronics (MCU, FPGA, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C…), and analog electronics (filters, ADC/DAC…).</p>
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<p>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</p>
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<p><strong>Bonus Qualifications: </strong></p>
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<p>Experience using LTspice, Python, and Matlab.</p>
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<p>Embedded programming of DSPs, microcontrollers, and FPGAs.</p>
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<p>Basic understanding of mechanical design fundamentals.</p>
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<p class="p1">The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.</p>
<p>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.</p>