Mechanical Engineer, Dynamometer and Actuator Testing Infrastructure
OpenAI · San Francisco
CHECKED 23H AGO
Frontier labremote$225k–$318k
At a glance
Highlights
- Design and own dynamometer test cells for robotic actuator characterization.
- Build precision fixtures, load paths, and guarding for high-energy rigs.
- Partner across electrical and software to deliver high-uptime test cells.
What they offer
- Equity
Ideal candidate
Hands-on mechanical engineer energized by precision test rigs and rotating machinery who owns hardware from concept through daily operation and thrives partnering across disciplines to reveal real actuator performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Experience designing mechanical systems for dynamometers, robotics, automation, or rotating machinery.
- Strong understanding of structures, load paths, shafts, bearings, couplings, and vibration.
- Experience designing fixtures, test stands, frames, and precision mechanical interfaces.
- Proficiency with CAD and drawing release workflows (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience with assembly, machining, metrology, and lab troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with mechanical safety for rotating equipment and containment.
Lab profile
About OpenAI
Builds safe frontier AI models and products like ChatGPT for broad benefit.
What they build
- ChatGPT
- OpenAI API
- Frontier AI models
Known for
- Frontier-scale distributed ML training
- Massive GPU fleet and data center operations
- Exabyte-scale data lakes and streaming
- AI alignment and safety research
Key facts
- Operates one of the world's largest GPU fleets