Senior Specialist, Intellectual Property
ON.energy
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Description
ON.energy is setting the standard for large load interconnection. ON’s patented AI UPS™ is a medium-voltage UPS that serves as a firewall, protecting the data center from the grid, and the grid from the data center. With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers.
About ON.energy
ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.
We are far from the traditional corporate mold. At our core, we are a high-speed team built on deep trust, mutual support, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Here, ownership is a mindset, not an assignment. We sweat the details, run toward change, and over-prepare so we can execute at the highest level. We take our work seriously because it’s vital to the future of technology, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. If you are ready to own your impact, work safely, and win championships with a talented, supportive group of people, this is where you belong.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Intellectual Property to apply advanced knowledge of the field, working independently with limited supervision. This function protects the innovations behind ON.energy’s battery and grid technology. You will deepen your expertise and help raise the bar across ON.energy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage intellectual property projects and processes independently with limited supervision.
- Collaborate with employees at all levels across the organization to further build the IP Portfolio.
- Solve difficult and sometimes complex problems within intellectual property.
- Contribute to refining the IP strategy and portfolio coverage.
- Contribute to establishing IP processes, disclosures, and governance (e.g., NAPKIN-style capture).
- Contribute to advising R&D and leadership on IP risk and freedom-to-operate.
- Contribute to managing prosecution and external counsel.
What You’ll Bring
- 5–8 years of relevant intellectual property experience.
- Engineering/science degree required, preferably with deep knowledge of grid-scale power electronics.
- Deep knowledge of patent and trade-secret practice.
- Technical aptitude to engage with engineering teams.
- Strong patentese writing and analytical skills.
- USPTO patent bar considered a plus.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite required.
- Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence tools required.
For US-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
Agency Notice: ON.energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a fully executed Master Services Agreement (MSA) and a written request from an authorized member of our Talent Acquisition team will be considered the property of ON.energy. No placement fees or compensation will be paid for unsolicited candidate submissions.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- life insurance
- professional development
- bonus
About this role
ON.energy is protecting its innovations in battery and grid technology at a critical moment—the company has multiple gigawatts of its patented AI UPS systems under construction and deployed across major hyperscale data center campuses. As Senior Specialist, Intellectual Property, you would manage IP projects and strategy independently, working across engineering and leadership teams to build and refine the patent and trade-secret portfolio that underpins this technology. This role calls for someone who can solve complex IP problems, advise R&D on freedom-to-operate and risk, and help establish governance processes that capture and protect innovations at scale.
You'll need 5–8 years of IP experience grounded in an engineering or science background, ideally with deep knowledge of grid-scale power electronics. Strong patentese writing, analytical skills, and technical aptitude to engage with engineers are essential. A USPTO patent bar credential is a plus. You should be comfortable with Microsoft 365 and proficient with AI tools, which you'll use alongside traditional IP practices.
This is a full-time, in-office role in Houston. ON.energy offers competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, along with professional development opportunities within a mission-driven team.
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