Principal Engineering Design

Portfolio Leader - Chiller Product Management

Supervisory Responsibility: Application Engineers

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large‑scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

The Chief Engineer is a cross‑functional systems expert with knowledge and capability across the range of engineering disciplines required by Stellar Energy’s offerings. The role engages with customers and the engineering team to understand, document, and deliver optimized solutions for client needs. The role is primarily focused on the front‑end of solution development, but provides support of engineering programs executed by cross‑functional teams.

The primary responsibility of the Chief Engineer is to lead the technical development, performance, and execution of modular cooling solutions and modular central utility plants for data centers and industrial markets. This includes ownership of the engineering lifecycle from concept development through design support, project execution, commissioning support, and post‑handover technical support. This is accomplished by leading and developing application engineers, self‑executing new and complex analyses, and influencing the design of thermal and utility systems to ensure the ideal solution is delivered to the customer.

This role will lead a team of application engineers responsible for translating customer inputs into engineering program requirements and remaining engaged throughout project execution as key cross‑functional technical decision‑makers.

Lead the technical development and performance analysis of modular cooling solutions and modular central utility plants for data center and industrial applications.

Serve as key technical expert in customer meetings, translating customer needs into engineering program requirements

Provide engineering leadership for system architecture, equipment selection, thermal performance, and overall plant optimization.

Drive concept development, feasibility evaluations, and technical solution definition for customer opportunities.

Present results and technical recommendations to customers.

Provide cross‑functional, systems‑level technical support to engineering leadership.

Lead analysis tool development and maintenance.
Perform project economic evaluations.

Responsible for hiring, training, developing, and coaching team members.

Lead and develop application engineers responsible for translating customer inputs into engineering program requirements and remaining engaged throughout project execution as key cross‑functional technical decision‑makers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Problem solving, detailed analysis skills, extreme attention to detail

This position will supervise application engineers and/or analysts.

This position will work out of our Main Office in Jacksonville, FL. The position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Most work is performed in an office environment. This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. Travel
Anticipated up to 15% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary. Occasional travel to customer job sites and conferences may be required.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Chemical, from an accredited university

Significant experience in thermal systems, cooling systems, central utility plant design, or related engineered infrastructure solutions

Experience supporting data center, industrial, mission‑critical, or utility‑related projects

Chilled water system equipment and performance

Cooling plant design and optimization

Energy storage principles, with specific knowledge of chilled water thermal energy storage

Modular equipment and packaged plant solutions

Microsoft Excel, including macros and VBA

Performance modeling and engineering analysis tools

Weather/climatic data collection and statistical analysis

Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university

Familiarity with modular central utility plants, district cooling systems, or large‑scale cooling infrastructure

Familiarity with domestic and international energy and infrastructure markets

Experience in development of software as a service

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in‑network)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions

Company‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage

Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage options

Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases

Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance

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