Senior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions

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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 aSenior Principal Thermal Engineer-Data Center Solutions on our Thermal Engineering team inAustin, Texas(relocation assistance available). 

Take the first step towards your dream career
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