Thermal Analysis Engineer
- Pay
- $150,000 – $220,000 per year
- Location
- San Jose, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Thermal modeling
- Simulation and analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc.)
- 3D CAD design of complex geometry
- Prototype design and building
- Test plan generation and execution
- Technical documentation
Also useful
- High volume manufacturing processes
- Contract manufacturer experience
- CATIA V6
- Textiles experience
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.
Pay and benefits
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.
About Figure
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.
From Figure's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Thermal Analysis Engineer role at Figure?
The Thermal Analysis Engineer posting at Figure states compensation of $150,000 – $220,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Figure's official career site.
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This Thermal Analysis Engineer position at Figure is located in San Jose, CA (On-site). Always check Figure's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Thermal Analysis Engineer at Figure?
For the Thermal Analysis Engineer role, Figure highlights 5+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with Thermal modeling, Simulation and analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc.), 3D CAD design of complex geometry, Prototype design and building, Test plan generation and execution, Technical documentation. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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