Principal Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Drive medium- and low-voltage electrical architecture, structural enclosure design, and thermal management for Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC/CDU)
• Embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices to optimize for high-volume production
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards including UL, CE, NEC, NFPA, and OSHA
• Develop and improve Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) protocols for electrical and structural integrity
• Manage external design firms and specialty consultants, owning scope and deliverables
• Lead systems-level engineering for the transition from air-cooled to DLC/CDU architectures
• Own complete engineering design packages including drawings, specifications, and BOMs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of engineering experience in data center design, modular infrastructure, or industrial power systems
• 10+ years of experience managing external design engineering partners
• Mastery of medium-voltage power distribution, structural analysis, heat transfer, and seismic/wind load calculations
• Expert knowledge of electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E) and UL/CE compliance
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM platforms, electrical single-line design tools, or thermal simulation software

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) physical layer requirements
• Experience with agency certification strategies for modular electrical equipment globally
• Track record of scaling physical products from prototype to high-volume production

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and Restricted Stock Units
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Mental health and wellness support