Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect (Next Gen Laptop Platforms)

Dell GmbH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect to lead the electrical architecture for next-generation laptop platforms within the Engineering Technologist team.

You will guide cross-functional engineering teams, drive technology investigations, and ensure product strategy alignment with long-term platform goals, delivering high-performance, cost-aware hardware solutions.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design and high-speed interfaces.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Recent experience in schematic capture and PCB motherboard design.
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering team development.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degrees or equivalent may enhance candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Architect and validate electrical designs balancing performance, power, cost, reliability.
• Lead electrical architecture and technical strategy for next-generation laptop platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify risks and drive productization.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Influence product strategy and design direction in cross-functional forums.

Skills

Analog & digital circuit design

High-speed interfaces

Power delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Schematic capture & PCB design

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Cadence

SPICE

SI/PI analysis tools

Job description

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 Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect on our Engineering Technologist team in Austin, Texas.

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Laptop Architecture Team, where innovation meets leadership. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, guiding high-performing teams, and shaping the future of mobile computing.

What you’ll achieve:

As a Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect you’ll lead the electrical architecture and technical strategy for next-generation laptop platforms while guiding engineering teams through all phases of product development. You’ll drive advanced investigations, technology assessments, and prototype development, ensuring alignment with product architecture, business objectives, and long-term platform strategy.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical risks, maintain clear paths to productization, and deliver high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across Dell’s commercial, consumer, and workstation laptop portfolio. You will also leverage data, dashboards, and engineering insights to improve development predictability, product performance, and execution efficiency, helping drive innovation and successful product outcomes.

You will:

• Architect and validate electrical designs that balance performance, power, cost, and reliability
• Serve as the primary technical authority in cross-functional forums, influencing product strategy and design direction
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing technical guidance and career development support

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

Essential Requirements:

• Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design, high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, USB4, DDR5, DisplayPort), and power delivery
• Strong understanding of system-level trade-offs across electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, and BIOS domains
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex programs to completion
• Recent experience in schematic capture and PCB motherboard design
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering team development

Desirable Requirements:

• Typically requires 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience
• Experience in laptop and mobile system architecture, collaborating with global engineering teams and ODM partners, and utilizing industry-standard simulation and design tools such as Cadence, SPICE, and SI/PI analysis tools to develop and validate complex hardware solutions

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $199,750 – $258,500.