Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

Senior Principal Hardware EngineerThe 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 Senior Principal Engineer on our Hardware Engineering Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts or Austin, Texas.What you’ll achieveAs a Senior Principal Hardware 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.You will:Work with Product Management and Marketing to fine-tune requirementsBe responsible for delivering a project architecture and concept to include feasibility studies, defining architecture, SI constraints, Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) and Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (MCAD) guidance and documenting key risks; the work will be handed over to a development teamAuthor and coordinate the creation of concept specifications and design guidesUse excellent communication skills to discuss requirements and provide technology updates to multiple Dell EMC product groups and development teamsEssential Requirements:Proficiency in hardware design of enclosures which include processing, storage and I/O capabilities while balancing mechanical, power and thermal challengesExperience leading cross-functional engineering teamsDesirable 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 experienceBS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or MS in Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringCompensationDell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $187,000 – $242,000.Benefits and Perks of working at Dell TechnologiesYour 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 .Who we areWe 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.Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08