Technical Staff, Thermal Architect

Dell Technologies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies Inc. seeks a Thermal Architect to lead the design of high-performance cooling solutions for data center environments. You will develop architectures, validate concepts with simulations and experiments, and collaborate with partners to deliver scalable, reliable thermal systems.

We value deep expertise in heat transfer, CFD/FEA, and supplier collaboration, with a focus on reducing risk and improving manufacturability. London-based role with global impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on thermal science, fluid dynamics or heat transfer.
• Advanced working knowledge of heat transfer and solving component/system level problems with advanced cooling technologies.
• Proficiency with thermal testing, flow and thermal measurement techniques, and CAD/CFD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and test plans; guide analysis and interpretation.
• Advise on materials selection, architectures and manufacturability trade-offs.
• Partner with stakeholders on remediation plans and governance.
• Develop best practices and templates that raise technical quality.

Skills

Heat transfer analysis

Thermal testing

CFD/FEA tools

Collaboration with partners

Materials selection

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

15+ years professional experience

Tools

CAD

CFD

FEA

Job description

Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.

Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters.

We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.

If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here.

Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology.

From applied research to advanced engineering, the Engineering Technologist team has the expertise to shape ground-breaking products, material and processes. It’s a fascinating field of work. We’re involved in assessing the competition, developing technology and product strategies and generating intellectual property. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Thermal Architect on our Engineering Technologist Team in London, United Kingdom

Description

Productize solution /configuration working with customers across L10 and L11. Work with US, EMEA & APJ customers in defining their datacenter cooling facility requirement and incorporating them into design.

Requirements

• Develop solution Overview across L10 and L11 validate with Engineering
• Propose BOM/ SKUs to meet technical requirements and review with Engineering & shape the offer accordingly.
• Design Liquid cooling solution to span different geographical areas.
• Design Air, Liquid and other cooling solutions based on Datacenter and customer requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on thermal science, fluid dynamics or heat transfer. 7 years of related experience (can be offset with an advanced degree)
• Advanced working knowledge of heat transfer and the ability to analyze component /system level problems and apply advanced cooling technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of thermal testing, flow and thermal measurement techniques, and the use of FEA, CAD & CFD tools to help optimize and guide thermal solutions. Ability to optimize thermal solutions for operating environments, business needs, and product requirements is a core requirement.
• Must have the ability to collaborate with Dell's technology partners and supply base on cutting edge technology development. Ability to work with ODMs on mechanical, thermal & electrical aspects of system design.
• Must have the ability to understand competitive and business needs while developing technical solutions. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and the tolerance control requirements for high volume production environments, and author architecture specification to be a guiding light for development of future products.

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to interface effectively with suppliers to ensure they are both doing research and providing information on products or services that have value to the company, instigating and coordinating these efforts as necessary on a continual basis
• Ability to conduct presentations to peers, cross-functional teams, and director-level leadership
• Ability to travel

Responsibilities

You will:

• Design experiments and test plans; guide analysis and interpretation.
• Advise on materials selection, architectures, and manufacturability trade-offs.
• Partner with stakeholders on remediation plans and governance.
• Develop best practices and templates that raise technical quality.

Qualifications

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

• 15+ years of related experience in a professional role or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Experience leading cross‑functional investigations and presenting recommendations.
• Proficiency with statistics, modeling, and lab systems; adherence to safety/compliance.
• Ability to mentor others and elevate team practices.

Desirable Requirements

• PhD or master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field preferred.
• Record of publication, patents, or standards participation.