Figure
Thermal Analysis Engineer
- Compensation
- $150K–$220K / yr
- From job posting
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- Posted
- 12 November 2026 (3 days ago)
Checked 2 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
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 looking for a Thermal Analysis Engineer to simulate and analyze our robots thermal performance and design thermal management systems.
Responsibilities:
• Build a thermal model of our actuators, battery, sensors, computers, and other key components.
• Simulate kinematic use cases on the thermal model and determine where thermal mitigations are necessary.
• Generate and execute test plans to demonstrate the necessity and effectiveness of your thermal management designs.
• Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support parts on robot development platforms.
• Work cross-functionally with subsystem owners of to integrate the thermal management system into the robot.
Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, 2+ years explicit experience in thermal modeling.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
• Experienced in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
• Experience designing and building prototypes.
• Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology and software (ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc).
• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for your design process.
Bonus Qualifications:
• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• Experience creating 3D CAD models, especially in CATIA V6.
• Experience with textiles.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $220,000 per year.
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.
Work location
- San Jose, CA, US
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Published 12 November 2026, last checked 2 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.