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Mechanical Engineer at OpenAI

Department: Research

Compensation

$225,000 – $318,000/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, California
Level
not_specified
Posted

Description

OpenAI is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and own the mechanical systems for robotic actuator dynamometers and test infrastructure. The role covers mechanical architecture, fixtures, load paths, alignment, CAD, fabrication, assembly, commissioning, analysis, safety systems, vendor management, and lab iteration, working closely with electrical, software, controls, and safety teams to deliver safe, flexible, high-uptime test cells.

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