Prototype Researcher at Orbital | CA, US | Rezi

Prototype Researcher at Orbital

Prototype Researcher

Orbital · CA, US

2 weeks ago

Prototype Researcher

Orbital · CA, US

19 days ago
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About the Role

Orbital is an AI-first industrial company building hardware from the atoms up, aiming to lead an industrial renaissance. We are developing critical hardware for AI data centers to enhance performance and sustainability, leveraging an AI platform for automated hardware engineering and material science.

Responsibilities

  • Run and maintain 3D printers, CNC machines, and workshop tooling.
  • Create and review CAD models for digital fabrication.
  • Produce parts, jigs, and test fixtures according to drawings.
  • Manage tooling, consumables, and machine servicing.
  • Lead the mechanical build of Direct-to-Chip testing and validation rigs.
  • Support commissioning, including leak checks, function testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Deliver mechanical and electrical modifications to existing rigs.
  • Build control panels and instrumentation to schematic.
  • Assemble mechanical sub-systems to specification and tolerance.
  • Function test completed builds and document results.
  • Oversee day-to-day mechanical operation of test rigs.
  • Set up, run, and reset test configurations, reviewing data for improvements.
  • Source and order rig components, managing suppliers and lead times.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience running 3D printers, CNC machines, and workshop tooling.
  • Proficiency in both mechanical assembly and electrical build work.
  • Experience in prototype, R&D, or low-volume build environments.
  • Practical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with fluid systems or test instrumentation is a strong plus.

Skills

  • 3D printing
  • CNC machining
  • Workshop tooling operation
  • CAD modeling
  • Digital fabrication
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Electrical build
  • Low voltage wiring
  • Fluid systems
  • Test instrumentation

Location

  • Onsite

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Prototype
  • R&D
  • Low-volume build environments

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive salary and equity package

Benefits

  • Flexible and generous paid time off
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plan
  • Regular company offsites

About the Company

  • Orbital is an AI-first industrial company building hardware from the atoms up.
  • Our goal is to lead an industrial renaissance to advance critical technologies and secure our planet for generations to come.
  • We’re starting with critical hardware for AI data centers to make them more performant and sustainable.
  • Every Orbital product is invented with our AI platform — uniting AI-automated hardware engineering with AI-designed material science to achieve breakthrough real-world performance.
  • We have an ambitious mission and need excellent people in all our teams - AI research, operations, advanced materials, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and manufacturing.
  • Working at Orbital means working in tightly integrated, vertically integrated teams.
  • We’re looking for people who have a love of physical technology, curiosity in AI and a desire to learn.
  • The experience of working in a cutting-edge organisation dedicated to a better future.

Equal Opportunity

  • Orbital is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.