or apply directly on Figure's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Figure's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of Figure's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Figure
- high 81 stale, 2 reposted of 112 open
- Hiring momentum
- 152 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Figure's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Figure.
About this role
The Senior Gear Design Engineer at Figure will be responsible for the end-to-end design of gears and transmissions specifically for humanoid robot hands. This role involves performing gear sizing and stress analysis, designing components in 3D CAD, defining manufacturing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and production.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Figure as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of experience designing gears and geared transmissions
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
- Demonstrated ownership of complete gear designs from initial sizing through mass manufacturing
- Proficiency in KISSsoft (or equivalent) for gear rating, contact analysis, and micro-geometry optimization
- Proficiency in CATIA (or equivalent high-end 3D CAD) for complex geometry and large assemblies
- Working knowledge of AGMA/ISO gear rating standards, gear metrology, and tolerancing
Nice to have
- Experience with small-module, high-ratio, or high-power-density gearing (planetary, cycloidal, or strain wave)
- Experience in robotics, surgical devices, aerospace actuation, or automotive e-drive transmissions
- Familiarity with lubrication selection, grease DOE, and tribology for compact gearboxes
- Experience with fatigue modeling, bearing life characterization, and accelerated life testing
- Experience taking a product through NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) and FATP at volume
What you get
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $250,000 annually.
- The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role.
Worth weighing
- Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration
- Salary range provided, but actual pay may vary based on individual factors
- Focus on highly specialized gear design for robotics may limit exposure to broader engineering practices
Summarised from Figure's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Figure on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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