Director, Engineering Labs & Validation Operations

Axiom builds the digital and electrical infrastructure powering the AI era. We design, build and deploy integrated power, thermal and compute solutions that help data centers, utilities and innovators scale faster, operate more efficiently and meet growing demand.

Built on decades of manufacturing expertise, global operations and a proven ability to deliver complex systems at scale, Axiom combines innovation with real-world execution. We're helping close the gap between what the future demands and what the world can deliver.

At Axiom, you'll take on meaningful challenges, be trusted with real responsibility, and work alongside people who value candor, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Engineering Labs & Validation Operations located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Director, Engineering Labs & Validation Operations will be responsible for leading the engineering laboratory strategy, validation infrastructure, test operations, and technical facility capabilities supporting the development of next-generation AI data center platforms. This role will oversee the planning, operation, expansion, and continuous improvement of laboratory and test environments used to validate electrical systems, power infrastructure, cooling solutions, controls, compute platforms, modular infrastructure products, and integrated system architectures.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop and execute the engineering labs and validation operations strategy.
• Lead multidisciplinary lab operations, validation engineering, test engineering, technician, and technical services teams.
• Establish scalable validation capabilities for rack-level, cluster-level, modular, and facility-scale systems.
• Oversee prototype, qualification, reliability, performance, compliance, and certification testing.
• Define laboratory roadmaps, capacity models, investment plans, operating budgets, and asset utilisation strategies.
• Establish validation methodologies, engineering standards, safety requirements, procedures, and governance processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Facilities, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support customer demonstrations, proof-of-concept testing, technical reviews, and executive technology showcases.
• Drive lab automation, digital instrumentation, data acquisition, analytics, and AI-enabled test environments.
• Monitor lab utilisation, schedules, capital investments, operating expenses, safety, and productivity performance.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering, validation, testing, laboratory operations, product development, and technical leadership.
• Proven leadership of engineering organizations supporting complex hardware, data center infrastructure, AI/HPC platforms, or other mission-critical systems.
• Extensive experience managing engineering laboratories, validation environments, technical facilities, test operations, and certification activities.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical power systems, liquid cooling, automation and controls, instrumentation, data acquisition, reliability engineering, and validation methodologies.
• Demonstrated success managing capital investments, operating budgets, laboratory assets, capacity planning, and resource allocation while driving operational excellence.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams, influence executive stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement




Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 11-06-2026 Job Posting End Date



Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No



Axiom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Axiom, you must complete the application process first).