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POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a hands-on, innovative Additive Research & Development Engineer to join our elite Castheon team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about pushing the boundaries of metal additive manufacturing and material science. You will develop and optimize AM process parameters, support material characterization, and lead R&D initiatives to unlock next-generation applications in critical industries.

If you're ready to transform the future of manufacturing and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, apply now and become a vital part of the ADDMAN innovation engine.

LOCATION:

Onsite at our facility locally known as Castheon: 2201 Corporate Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and refine print parameters for various metals (e.g., Ti-64, Inconel 718, C103) across multiple additive platforms (LPBF, DMLS).
  
• Lead experimental builds, analyze output, and implement feedback loops to optimize print quality and mechanical performance.
  
• Design and execute material qualification plans, including tensile, fatigue, and creep testing in collaboration with internal and external labs.
  
• Apply metallurgical analysis (SEM, EDS, XRD, microscopy) to evaluate build integrity, powder characteristics, and defect mitigation strategies.
  
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to transition R&D outcomes into production workflows.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action for anomalies in printed components.
  
• Collaborate on DoD and aerospace projects, contributing technical documentation and test reports for customer and regulatory approval.
  
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in AM standards, equipment, and materials and integrate them into our process development roadmap.
  

Requirements

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person citizenship status.
  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to a safety culture where safety is the first consideration before starting any task.
  
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including public speaking and meeting facilitation.
  
• An all-embracing attitude capable to internal motivation.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding.
  
• Ability to perform duties with the highest level of integrity and ethics.
  
• Well-organized with a systematic approach to responsibilities.
  
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proven ability to assess situations and develop plans to achieve resolution.
  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Skilled in Excel (formulas, pivot, data maintenance)
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 4+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing, ideally in an R&D or advanced engineering setting.
  
• Deep knowledge of additive manufacturing principles, especially LPBF/DMLS systems.
  
• Experience with material characterization techniques and mechanical property testing.
  
• Familiarity with AM simulation tools, CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or Minitab a plus).
  
• Hands-on experience with parameter development and laser strategy tuning is preferred.
  
• Background in defense, aerospace, or regulated industries with complex qualification path is preferred.
  
• Exposure to microstructure evolution, post-processing (HIP, heat treat), and failure analysis is preferred.
  
• Understanding of AM standards (AMS7000 series, ASTM F42, etc.) is preferred.
  

BENEFITS START ON DAY 1:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  
• Life Insurance and long-term disability insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
  
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• Additional opt in offerings
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a professional additive manufacturing, traditional manufacturing, and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as printing equipment, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc
  
• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shops, and other mandatory safety equipment.
  
• For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit or stand as needed.
  
• Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
  
• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
  
• Proper lifting techniques required.
  
• Ability and comfortability to work in small confine spaces while following proper safety protocol.
  

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Addman Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.

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Benefits

BENEFITS START ON DAY 1:

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)

Paid parental leave

Additional opt in offerings

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The Research and Development Engineer I is responsible for fulfilling design, engineering, and project management functions in new product development (NPD) and business support projects in the Rail Division.

Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

• Support design and development new products for the railroad industry under the guidance of senior personnel.
• Create and maintain documentation related to new product development (NPD) projects.
• Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, cost estimation, feasibility analysis, running engineering calculations, prototyping, and various other tasks related to product development.
• Coordinate NPD activities among suppliers, customers, and product management groups
• Create 3D designs and design drawings of products.
• Run structural engineering analyses with varying degrees of complexity using hand calculations and finite element modeling.
• Research various materials, manufacturing processes, and design concepts for their potential implementation in NPD projects
• Work with individuals from other functional areas such as sales, procurement business development, etc., in various phases of product development
• Provide timely and frequent written and verbal reporting on NPD activities.
•  All other duties assigned.

Experience, Education, & License Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering desired
• 0-3 years of experience in a related position.
• History of successful involvement in various stages from conception to commercialization in product development is desired.

Skills & Abilities: 

• High level of proficiency in at least of one design software (e.g. Solidworks, OnShape, or AutoCAD Inventor Suite) is required.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Structural FEA package for complex engineering problem solving is required.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing methods such as casting, forging, rolling, and extrusion of metals as well as injection and transfer molding, thermoforming, and extrusion of engineering plastics and elastomeric materials is highly desired.
• The candidate must have good awareness of design for manufacturing concepts.
• Good understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics is required.
• Ability to producing high quality design and test reports, presentations using MS Office applications is required.
• Exposure to mechatronics, mechanical/electrical testing, sensory system design, instrumentation and data processing highly desired.
• Project planning abilities, data analysis, reporting and strong communication skills are essential.
• Travel may be required on occasion up to 20% to vendors and railroads.
• Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Competencies: 

• Teamwork/facilitates collaboration.
• Communication
• Customer focus
• Integrity & trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Accountability/drive for results
• Planning & organizing/project management
• Critical thinking/learning agility
• Global business & technology acumen
• Influence/lead without authority

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Research & Development Engineer to join the Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will support the detailed electrical engineering design and systems development of a range of applications and autonomous systems operating across all domains (e.g., sea, land, air and space) domains.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Work closely with senior engineers and subject matter experts on tasks associated with detailed design and implementation of electrical circuits, software, and firmware
• Link and power budget analyses;
• Define system control and data architectures
• Systems engineering activities spanning the typical DoD product development lifecycle
• Detailed design of electrical systems including circuit design, FPGA development, and low-level software development and integration
• Analysis of alternative solutions and trade-space analysis
• Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture
• Modular system definition and development, and other detailed electrical engineering design tasks
• Test set development including modular hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test set development, aligning HIL and software-in-the-loop architectures, and model development
• Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators
• Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements and field test activities

Work location is State College, PA.

Required skills/experience:

• Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills

Preferred skills/experience:

• Hands-on experience with electrical design, simulation, and test
• Working with standard laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators
• Code writing in several languages with emphasis on embedded coding
• FPGA firmware development with VHDL and Matlab code generation
• Familiarity with controls, simulation, and hardware-in the-loop test set development and operation
• Model Based Systems Engineering training and experience
• Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals
• Experience contributing as a team player
• SECRET Clearance

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science5+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or ScienceNo prior relevant work experience requiredRequired Certifications:None

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $164,000.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .

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About the Team:

OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the world's most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. The Data Center Engineering team is at the core of this mission. This team sets the infrastructure strategy, develops cutting-edge engineering solutions, partners with research teams to define the infrastructure performance requirements, and creates reference designs to enable rapid global expansion in collaboration with our partners. As a key member of this team, you will help design and deliver next-generation power, cooling, and hardware solutions for high-density rack deployments in some of the largest data centers in the world. You will work closely with stakeholders across research, site selection, design, construction, commissioning, hardware engineering, deployment, operations, and global partners to bring OpenAI's infrastructure vision to life.

About the Role:

We're seeking a seasoned data center R&D engineer with extensive experience in designing, performing validation testing, commissioning, and operating large-scale power, cooling, and high-performance computing systems. This role focuses on developing and validating new infrastructure and hardware, including high-voltage rectifiers, UPS systems, battery storage, transformers, DC to DC converters, and power supplies. The role will lead the design and buildout of a hardware validation lab, create detailed models and test procedures, and ensure hardware compatibility across edge-case data center operating conditions. Additionally, the role involves working closely with hardware vendors to assess manufacturing test protocols, throughput, and liquid-cooled GPU rack performance. A strong foundation in technical design, operational leadership, and vendor collaboration is critical, with an opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure programs.

You Might Thrive in this Role:

• Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and telemetry design and operations for large-scale data centers, including review of building and MEP drawings across all project phases from concept design to permitting, construction, commissioning and production.

• Develop, test and implement operational procedures and workflows from design through commissioning and deployment.

• Perform validation testing of all critical equipment and hardware in partnership with equipment vendors and ODMs.

• Lead buildout of R&D lab, including equipment selection, test infrastructure for high-density liquid-cooled racks, and staffing plans.

• Select and manage engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, PDM, electrical, mechanical, power/network management).

• Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., UPS, generators, transformers, DC to DC converters, chillers, VFDs).

• Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, controls, networking, and construction systems into facility design.

• Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with local codes, standards and regulations.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to safety, performance, and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in data center design, operations, and critical systems maintenance.

• Proven leadership across design, commissioning, and operation of large-scale data center campuses.

• Deep expertise in infrastructure systems (power, cooling, controls, networking) and operational workflows.

• Hands-on experience with critical infrastructure equipment and testing protocols.

• Strong track record in lab development, equipment selection, and facility operations.

• Familiarity with engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, etc.) and their integration across teams.

• Experience navigating regulatory environments and working with government agencies.

• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree and PE certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in equipment design, agency certification, and validation testing.

• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and multi-site operations.

• Skilled in vendor negotiations and supply chain management.

• Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient data center design principles.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

For additional information, please see OpenAI's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link .

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At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Compensation Range: $380K - $555K

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Research & Development Engineer 2 (4757C) - Mechanical Engineering About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.
Departmental Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a large academic department within the College of Engineering with 41 faculty, 21 career staff, and approximately 1000 students. The Department has research and instructional laboratories in Etcheverry Hall, Hesse Hall, and the Richmond Field Station. Mechanical Engineering's Technical & Instructional Support Group consists of 8 career staff and forms the primary support to research laboratories, instructional laboratories, and a complete student access machine shop.

Aerospace Engineering Major Program
At Berkeley Engineering, we offer a modern aerospace engineering major that combines comprehensive topical coverage, technical rigor and practical relevance. This major has been designed from the ground up for students who aspire to become leaders in an emerging era of aerospace technologies, including sustainable aviation, autonomous flight and space exploration. With a UC Berkeley aerospace engineering degree, you can find employment in industry - such as multinational corporations that design and manufacture aerospace systems at scale, or mid-size and small private companies that develop targeted technologies - or in federal government agencies such as NASA, the FAA or federal defense organizations.

This position is critical to the Department of Mechanical Engineering's and to the Aerospace Program's instructional teaching missions, since a significant number of the courses require students to design and build complex class projects to illustrate and provide practical experience. This position also is critical in maintaining safe, supervised undergraduate and graduate laboratory operations, as many of the experiments can be hazardous if not properly executed. Experienced professional oversight in the instruction and interaction of these laboratories' tools is paramount in developing a positive student experience while reducing the potential risk of injury.
Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: July 14, 2025 - Open Until Filled
Responsibilities

30% Responsibilities and Duties, Instructional Laboratories: Under general supervision, the R&D Engineer performs and/or supervises the performance of laboratory and experimental facilities, equipment, and instrument systems; supervises and/or coordinates the construction, assembly, and testing of laboratory and experimental facilities, equipment, and instrument systems; provides training and supervision to students, as well as career technical staff in the laboratories on safety, proper use of tools and processes, contemporary laboratory testing, and advice on functional design issues related to working on unique and potentially volatile experiments. The R&D Engineer would work with faculty and students in the design and fabrication of complex class and research projects, including plan and conduct small scale experimental test programs in subsonic wind tunnel test facilities. The incumbent's duties also include assisting management in establishing program goals and objectives, ensuring project work plan is followed, determining action steps, time frames, and resources for achieving the goals and objectives, evaluating and keeping management apprised of status and progress of work including delays, modifications, and/or problems, identifying and elevating issues to management, identifying and requesting resources needed to efficiently and effectively accomplish work objectives, identifying areas of deficiency, and assisting in identifying appropriate corrective action.

30% Responsibilities and Duties, Instructional Laboratories: Under general supervision, conducts design reviews, provides recommendations on best practices for manufacturability of individual, group class and student club project designs. Prepares engineering plans and specifications of moderate- to high-level of complexity for novel instructional and research laboratory equipment and instruments. Work independently and collaboratively on the design, construction, assembly, debugging, testing, installation, and maintenance of experimental mechanical and electronics (digital and analog) and instrument systems used by undergraduate students and graduate student instructors in instructional labs.

20% Responsibilities and Duties, Other Duties: Under general supervision, participate in the solution of physical and mathematical analysis of experimental data or in the mathematical solution of physical and engineering problems. Ability to program in CAD/CAM toolpath software. Ability to write device driver code and custom libraries in various OS includes but not limited to Linux and Windows for students to use in communicating with different interface boards. Instruct and assist students in programming techniques in Java, C/C++, LabView, assembly language and other computer languages for communication with computer/microprocessor interface boards. Gather and analyze data; prepares formal engineering reports, drawings and status reports. Write test software and procedures to verify proper operations of equipment and interoperability between equipment and subsystems in the labs, and help in the troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

20% Responsibilities and Duties, Other Duties: Perform duties of Technical & Instructional Laboratory Safety Officer, conduct required monthly safety inspections, perform annual chemical inventory, disposal of waste materials and in collaboration with Technical Group Manager plan and participate in safety training for staff. Assist in coordination of corrections of outstanding safety inspection issues. Maintain and repair instructional laboratory machinery and equipment as necessary. Act as an information resource and communication link on safety matters. Assist with maintaining chemical inventory and other safety records. Perform office and laboratory maintenance including moving of offices, labs, and equipment, as well as other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional design work of limited scope and complexity.
• Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
• Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.
• Fluency in Mechanical modeling and analysis.
• Fluency in aerodynamic imaging technique (Schlieren).

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,400 to $05,000 yearly ( 6,700 to 8750 monthly). This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. This position is FLSA Exempt and paid monthly.
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This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job respon

Data Center Research & Development Engineer, Electrical - Stargate

OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the worlds most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. The Data Center Engineering team is at the core of this mission. This team sets the infrastructure strategy, develops cutting-edge engineering solutions, partners with research teams to define the infrastructure performance requirements, and creates reference designs to enable rapid global expansion in collaboration with our partners. As a key member of this team, you will help design and deliver next-generation power, cooling, and hardware solutions for high-density rack deployments in some of the largest data centers in the world. You will work closely with stakeholders across research, site selection, design, construction, commissioning, hardware engineering, deployment, operations, and global partners to bring OpenAIs infrastructure vision to life.

About the Role:

Were seeking a seasoned data center R&D engineer with extensive experience in designing, performing validation testing, commissioning, and operating large-scale power, cooling, and high-performance computing systems. This role focuses on developing and validating new infrastructure and hardware, including high-voltage rectifiers, UPS systems, battery storage, transformers, DC to DC converters, and power supplies. The role will lead the design and buildout of a hardware validation lab, create detailed models and test procedures, and ensure hardware compatibility across edge-case data center operating conditions. Additionally, the role involves working closely with hardware vendors to assess manufacturing test protocols, throughput, and liquid-cooled GPU rack performance. A strong foundation in technical design, operational leadership, and vendor collaboration is critical, with an opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure programs.

You Might Thrive in this Role:

Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and telemetry design and operations for large-scale data centers, including review of building and MEP drawings across all project phases from concept design to permitting, construction, commissioning and production.

Develop, test and implement operational procedures and workflows from design through commissioning and deployment.

Perform validation testing of all critical equipment and hardware in partnership with equipment vendors and ODMs.

Lead buildout of R&D lab, including equipment selection, test infrastructure for high-density liquid-cooled racks, and staffing plans.

Select and manage engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, PDM, electrical, mechanical, power/network management).

Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., UPS, generators, transformers, DC to DC converters, chillers, VFDs).

Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, controls, networking, and construction systems into facility design.

Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with local codes, standards and regulations.

Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to safety, performance, and operational standards.

Qualifications:

20+ years of experience in data center design, operations, and critical systems maintenance.

Proven leadership across design, commissioning, and operation of large-scale data center campuses.

Deep expertise in infrastructure systems (power, cooling, controls, networking) and operational workflows.

Hands-on experience with critical infrastructure equipment and testing protocols.

Strong track record in lab development, equipment selection, and facility operations.

Familiarity with engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, etc.) and their integration across teams.

Experience navigating regulatory environments and working with government agencies.

Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Bachelors degree in engineering required; advanced degree and PE certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Expertise in equipment design, agency certification, and validation testing.

Experience in global, matrixed organizations and multi-site operations.

Skilled in vendor negotiations and supply chain management.

Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient data center design principles.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.

To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form . No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link .

At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

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About the Team:

OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the worlds most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. The Data Center Engineering team is at the core of this mission. This team sets the infrastructure strategy, develops cutting-edge engineering solutions, partners with research teams to define the infrastructure performance requirements, and creates reference designs to enable rapid global expansion in collaboration with our partners. As a key member of this team, you will help design and deliver next-generation power, cooling, and hardware solutions for high-density rack deployments in some of the largest data centers in the world. You will work closely with stakeholders across research, site selection, design, construction, commissioning, hardware engineering, deployment, operations, and global partners to bring OpenAIs infrastructure vision to life.

About the Role:

Were seeking a data center R&D engineer with extensive experience in designing, performing validation testing, commissioning, and operating large-scale power, cooling, and high-performance computing systems. This role focuses on developing and validating new infrastructure and hardware, including high-voltage rectifiers, UPS systems, battery storage, transformers, DC to DC converters, and power supplies. The role will lead the design and buildout of a hardware validation lab, create detailed models and test procedures, and ensure hardware compatibility across edge-case data center operating conditions. Additionally, the role involves working closely with hardware vendors to assess manufacturing test protocols, throughput, and liquid-cooled GPU rack performance. A strong foundation in technical design, operational leadership, and vendor collaboration is critical, with an opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure programs.

You Might Thrive in this Role:

• Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and telemetry design and operations for large-scale data centers, including review of building and MEP drawings across all project phases from concept design to permitting, construction, commissioning and production.

• Develop, test and implement operational procedures and workflows from design through commissioning and deployment.

• Perform validation testing of all critical equipment and hardware in partnership with equipment vendors and ODMs.

• Lead buildout of R&D lab, including equipment selection, test infrastructure for high-density liquid-cooled racks, and staffing plans.

• Select and manage engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, PDM, electrical, mechanical, power/network management).

• Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., UPS, generators, transformers, DC to DC converters, chillers, VFDs).

• Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, controls, networking, and construction systems into facility design.

• Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with local codes, standards and regulations.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to safety, performance, and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in data center design, operations, and critical systems maintenance.

• Proven leadership across design, commissioning, and operation of large-scale data center campuses.

• Deep expertise in infrastructure systems (power, cooling, controls, networking) and operational workflows.

• Hands-on experience with critical infrastructure equipment and testing protocols.

• Strong track record in lab development, equipment selection, and facility operations.

• Familiarity with engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, etc.) and their integration across teams.

• Experience navigating regulatory environments and working with government agencies.

• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder collaboration.

• Bachelors degree in engineering required; advanced degree and PE certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in equipment design, agency certification, and validation testing.

• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and multi-site operations.

• Skilled in vendor negotiations and supply chain management.

• Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient data center design principles.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

For additional information, please see OpenAIs Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.

To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please reach out to . No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.

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About the Team:

OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the world's most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. The Data Center Engineering team is at the core of this mission. This team sets the infrastructure strategy, develops cutting-edge engineering solutions, partners with research teams to define the infrastructure performance requirements, and creates reference designs to enable rapid global expansion in collaboration with our partners. As a key member of this team, you will help design and deliver next-generation power, cooling, and hardware solutions for high-density rack deployments in some of the largest data centers in the world. You will work closely with stakeholders across research, site selection, design, construction, commissioning, hardware engineering, deployment, operations, and global partners to bring OpenAI's infrastructure vision to life.

About the Role:

We're seeking a data center R&D engineer with extensive experience in designing, performing validation testing, commissioning, and operating large-scale power, cooling, and high-performance computing systems. This role focuses on developing and validating new infrastructure and hardware, including high-voltage rectifiers, UPS systems, battery storage, transformers, DC to DC converters, and power supplies. The role will lead the design and buildout of a hardware validation lab, create detailed models and test procedures, and ensure hardware compatibility across edge-case data center operating conditions. Additionally, the role involves working closely with hardware vendors to assess manufacturing test protocols, throughput, and liquid-cooled GPU rack performance. A strong foundation in technical design, operational leadership, and vendor collaboration is critical, with an opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure programs.

You Might Thrive in this Role:

• Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and telemetry design and operations for large-scale data centers, including review of building and MEP drawings across all project phases from concept design to permitting, construction, commissioning and production.

• Develop, test and implement operational procedures and workflows from design through commissioning and deployment.

• Perform validation testing of all critical equipment and hardware in partnership with equipment vendors and ODMs.

• Lead buildout of R&D lab, including equipment selection, test infrastructure for high-density liquid-cooled racks, and staffing plans.

• Select and manage engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, PDM, electrical, mechanical, power/network management).

• Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., UPS, generators, transformers, DC to DC converters, chillers, VFDs).

• Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, controls, networking, and construction systems into facility design.

• Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with local codes, standards and regulations.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to safety, performance, and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in data center design, operations, and critical systems maintenance.

• Proven leadership across design, commissioning, and operation of large-scale data center campuses.

• Deep expertise in infrastructure systems (power, cooling, controls, networking) and operational workflows.

• Hands-on experience with critical infrastructure equipment and testing protocols.

• Strong track record in lab development, equipment selection, and facility operations.

• Familiarity with engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, etc.) and their integration across teams.

• Experience navigating regulatory environments and working with government agencies.

• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree and PE certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in equipment design, agency certification, and validation testing.

• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and multi-site operations.

• Skilled in vendor negotiations and supply chain management.

• Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient data center design principles.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

For additional information, please see OpenAI's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.

To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please reach out to No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link .

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At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

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About the Team:

OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the worlds most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. The Data Center Engineering team is at the core of this mission. This team sets the infrastructure strategy, develops cutting-edge engineering solutions, partners with research teams to define the infrastructure performance requirements, and creates reference designs to enable rapid global expansion in collaboration with our partners. As a key member of this team, you will help design and deliver next-generation power, cooling, and hardware solutions for high-density rack deployments in some of the largest data centers in the world. You will work closely with stakeholders across research, site selection, design, construction, commissioning, hardware engineering, deployment, operations, and global partners to bring OpenAIs infrastructure vision to life.

About the Role:

Were seeking a data center R&D engineer with extensive experience in designing, performing validation testing, commissioning, and operating large-scale power, cooling, and high-performance computing systems. This role focuses on developing and validating new infrastructure and hardware, including high-voltage rectifiers, UPS systems, battery storage, transformers, DC to DC converters, and power supplies. The role will lead the design and buildout of a hardware validation lab, create detailed models and test procedures, and ensure hardware compatibility across edge-case data center operating conditions. Additionally, the role involves working closely with hardware vendors to assess manufacturing test protocols, throughput, and liquid-cooled GPU rack performance. A strong foundation in technical design, operational leadership, and vendor collaboration is critical, with an opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure programs.

You Might Thrive in this Role:

• Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and telemetry design and operations for large-scale data centers, including review of building and MEP drawings across all project phases from concept design to permitting, construction, commissioning and production.

• Develop, test and implement operational procedures and workflows from design through commissioning and deployment.

• Perform validation testing of all critical equipment and hardware in partnership with equipment vendors and ODMs.

• Lead buildout of R&D lab, including equipment selection, test infrastructure for high-density liquid-cooled racks, and staffing plans.

• Select and manage engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, PDM, electrical, mechanical, power/network management).

• Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., UPS, generators, transformers, DC to DC converters, chillers, VFDs).

• Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, controls, networking, and construction systems into facility design.

• Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with local codes, standards and regulations.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to safety, performance, and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in data center design, operations, and critical systems maintenance.

• Proven leadership across design, commissioning, and operation of large-scale data center campuses.

• Deep expertise in infrastructure systems (power, cooling, controls, networking) and operational workflows.

• Hands-on experience with critical infrastructure equipment and testing protocols.

• Strong track record in lab development, equipment selection, and facility operations.

• Familiarity with engineering tools (CAD, CFD, PLM, etc.) and their integration across teams.

• Experience navigating regulatory environments and working with government agencies.

• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder collaboration.

• Bachelors degree in engineering required; advanced degree and PE certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in equipment design, agency certification, and validation testing.

• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and multi-site operations.

• Skilled in vendor negotiations and supply chain management.

• Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient data center design principles.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

For additional information, please see OpenAIs Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.

To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please reach out to . No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link .

OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy

At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

#J-18808-Ljbffr