Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Architect

Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Architect

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 Mechanical Systems Architect on our Engineering Technologist team in Austin, Texas .

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Fixed 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 desktop computing.

What you’ll achieve

As a Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Architect, you’ll lead the mechanical architecture and technical strategy for next-generation desktop 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 and consumer line of business for mini PC and AI PC 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.