Senior Principal Engineering Technologist (Electrical Engineering)

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

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Principal Engineering Technologist (Electrical) to lead electrical architecture for next‑generation laptop platforms and guide engineering teams through product development.

You will drive advanced investigations, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and deliver high‑performance, cost‑effective hardware solutions across Dell's laptop portfolio.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design for high-performance laptops.
• Experience leading cross-functional hardware programs and delivering end-to-end solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe, USB4, DDR5, DisplayPort and power delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect and validate electrical designs balancing performance, power, cost, and reliability.
• Lead cross-functional forums, influencing product strategy and design direction.
• Mentor engineers and drive team development.
• Collaborate with global teams on architecture and platform strategy.

Skills

Analog & digital circuit design

High-speed interfaces (PCIe USB4 DDR5)

Power delivery

System-level trade-offs

Leadership & mentorship

Schematic capture

PCB motherboard design

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cadence

SPICE

SI/PI analysis tools

Job description

Senior Principal Engineering Technologist (Electrical Engineering)

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 Engineer (Electrical) 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 Engineering Technologist (Electrical Engineering), 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.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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