Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions

Job Description

Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions

Thermal Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant thermal design solutions, as well as cross-functional interfaces for computer systems and peripherals. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of thermal products, instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products - and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations.

What you'll achieve:

As a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions, you will design and validate advanced thermal solutions for our data center customers. You will define system-level thermal strategy, develop next-generation cooling technologies, and deliver reliable air- and liquid-cooled designs.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions on our Thermal Engineering team in Austin, Texas (relocation assistance available).

Responsibilities

You will:

• Architect system-level thermal solutions including cold plates, heat sinks, vapor chambers, fans, and airflow or coolant pathways for Data Center solutions
• Conduct analytical modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, and empirical testing
• Drive thermal architecture decisions balancing performance, acoustics, cost, and long-term reliability
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams, suppliers, and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) / Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) partners
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with Dell quality and sustainability standards

Qualifications

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Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in an engineering role or equivalent skill; must include experience with liquid cooling systems, Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) and advanced air-cooling methods
• Deep knowledge of heat transfer, internal and external fluid dynamics and electronics cooling
• Proficiency in Creo for mechanical design and FloEFD (or equivalent tools) for thermal simulation
• Hands-on experience interpreting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results
• Expertise in system-level thermal architecture and engineering tradeoffs

Desirable

• Graduate level degree in Thermal Engineering or related degree

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $176,000-$242,000

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