Thermal Analysis Engineer

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.