{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bb5e379a5880ddc812581bee","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb5e379a5880ddc812581bee","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb5e379a5880ddc812581bee","title":"Test Development Engineer — Actuation Systems","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 based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.We are seeking an experienced Test Development Engineer to own the development and implementation of testing infrastructure for actuation systems — spanning software architecture, hardware integration, calibration, and system characterization. This role will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and build teams to deliver robust, scalable dyno systems that validate our humanoid's actuation subsystems from early development through life-cycle testing.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and maintenance of highly automated, scalable actuation test systems, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and build teamsDevelop scalable dyno software on Speedgoat/Simulink Real-Time — including controls, hardware abstraction layer, data acquisition, calibration, and UI — architected to support multiple test systems deployed in parallelInterface and integrate dyno hardware (EtherCAT drives, PM motors, analog torque cells, precision encoders) with Speedgoat, and develop the associated control architecturesCalibrate dynos, validate measurement accuracy, and troubleshoot issues across the full signal chain from sensor to controllerRun structured test campaigns during dyno bring-up to characterize and stabilize system behavior before handoffDocument integration processes, test plans, and validation results with precision and clarityBuild deep, cross-disciplinary knowledge of actuation subsystems — including friction, stiffness, and vibration characterization — to drive ongoing technology development, and provide training and technical support to test engineersRequirements8+ years of hands-on experience in dynamic motion control systems and advanced test system developmentProven track record building testing solutions for actuation or motor systems, including dynamometersHands-on experience with EtherCAT-based servo drives (Elmo, Kollmorgen, or equivalent) and PM motor controlExperience integrating and calibrating analog torque sensors (HBM or equivalent) and high-resolution absolute encoders (BiSS-C or equivalent)High proficiency with Matlab/Simulink, Simulink Real-Time, Speedgoat, Python and gitMultidisciplinary knowledge spanning controls engineering, actuation characterization, mechanical dynamics, and electrical engineering for dyno systemsStrong hands-on lab competency paired with rigorous engineering analysisExceptional documentation, communication, and planning skillsResilient and effective in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsBonus QualificationsAbility to write EE schematicsAdvanced vibration analysis techniques (order tracking, spatial sampling)Experience with UI/HMI development for test operatorsThe US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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This role will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and build teams to deliver robust, scalable dyno systems that validate our humanoid's actuation subsystems from early development through life-cycle testing.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and maintenance of highly automated, scalable actuation test systems, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and build teamsDevelop scalable dyno software on Speedgoat/Simulink Real-Time — including controls, hardware abstraction layer, data acquisition, calibration, and UI — architected to support multiple test systems deployed in parallelInterface and integrate dyno hardware (EtherCAT drives, PM motors, analog torque cells, precision encoders) with Speedgoat, and develop the associated control architecturesCalibrate dynos, validate measurement accuracy, and troubleshoot issues across the full signal chain from sensor to controllerRun structured test campaigns during dyno bring-up to characterize and stabilize system behavior before handoffDocument integration processes, test plans, and validation results with precision and clarityBuild deep, cross-disciplinary knowledge of actuation subsystems — including friction, stiffness, and vibration characterization — to drive ongoing technology development, and provide training and technical support to test engineersRequirements8+ years of hands-on experience in dynamic motion control systems and advanced test system developmentProven track record building testing solutions for actuation or motor systems, including dynamometersHands-on experience with EtherCAT-based servo drives (Elmo, Kollmorgen, or equivalent) and PM motor controlExperience integrating and calibrating analog torque sensors (HBM or equivalent) and high-resolution absolute encoders (BiSS-C or equivalent)High proficiency with Matlab/Simulink, Simulink Real-Time, Speedgoat, Python and gitMultidisciplinary knowledge spanning controls engineering, actuation characterization, mechanical dynamics, and electrical engineering for dyno systemsStrong hands-on lab competency paired with rigorous engineering analysisExceptional documentation, communication, and planning skillsResilient and effective in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsBonus QualificationsAbility to write EE schematicsAdvanced vibration analysis techniques (order tracking, spatial sampling)Experience with UI/HMI development for test operatorsThe US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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