Electrical Systems Principal Engineer

Dell

Hopkinton (MA)

On-site

USD 161,500 - 209,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dell is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Hardware Engineering team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. In this role, you will deliver enterprise-class hardware, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the architectural direction for next-generation devices.

The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in hardware design, electrical systems, and be capable of leading engineering teams. The compensation for this position ranges from $161,500 to $209,000.

Qualifications

Proficiency in hardware design and debugging complex printed circuit boards.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
Typically requires 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Author and coordinate design guides and specifications for new designs.
Collaborate with ODM/JDM partners on design execution.
Set standards for product cost, performance, and reliability.

Skills

Hardware design and analysis

Experience with PCIe and DDR

Electrical or computer engineering

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and develop analogue as well as digital hardware products – not just computer or network hardware devices but peripherals too. Recognized for our high level of technical expertise in a variety of engineering disciplines, we’re involved across the development lifecycle – from research to the building, testing and delivery of completed products. Innovators in our field, we lead the way in exploring new concepts, approaches, processes, materials and components.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Engineer on our Hardware Engineering Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts or Austin, Texas.

What you’ll achieve

As a Electrical Systems Principal Engineer, you’ll deliver enterprise class hardware, made up of a wide range of cutting‑edge technologies, to dozens of product lines and thousands of customers. You’ll be exposed to all aspects of hardware and systems engineering working closely with firmware, mechanical, power and thermal engineers. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment with a team of highly skilled engineers providing both support and guidance. It is a team fueled by collaboration and a company deeply committed to integrity and responsibility.

Responsibilities

You will:

Author and coordinate the creation of design guides and specifications for new designs as well as drive architectural direction for next generation devices/platforms and ensure feasibility of concepts for these products
Work closely with Original Design Manufacturer (ODM)/Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) partner to execute a design against the specified architecture, review the design and validation results
Set standards and determine design targets for the product (cost, performance, reliability, etc.) are feasible through proper design choices, component selection and/or supplier selection
Collaborate across all disciplines (hardware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, procurement, etc.) to ensure product requirements are being implemented to meet program goals
Possess excellent communication skills to discuss requirements and provide technology updates to multiple Dell Technologies product groups and development teams

Qualifications

Proficiency in hardware design, analysis and debugging of complex printed circuit boards along with an understanding of the power, mechanical and thermal infrastructure around them
Experience in computer architecture and designing with high-speed Interfaces such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe), Double Data Rate (DDR) and Ethernet
Strong background in electrical or computer engineering and a solid understanding of server architecture
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
Typically requires 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience
BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $161,500 – $209,000.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com.

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

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