Advanced Systems Engineering Director

What You'll Do

Systems Design & Architecture 

• Lead end-to-end mechanical and electrical design of modular data center  systems, including structural enclosures, power distribution, cooling  infrastructure, and IT hardware integration 

• Define system architecture trade-offs across density, thermal performance,  reliability, and cost 

• Develop and own detailed design specifications, BOMs, and engineering  drawings 




IT Hardware Integration 

• Architect rack-level and pod-level IT layouts for high-density GPU and CPU  compute deployments 

• Specify and validate server, networking, storage, and power hardware  configurations in collaboration with hyperscale and neocloud customers

• Ensure designs meet evolving requirements for AI/ML workloads, including high power density (40–100+ kW per rack) and advanced cooling compatibility  (liquid, immersion, rear-door) 




Thermal & Power Modeling 

• Build and validate CFD and thermal models to predict and optimize airflow,  cooling performance, and PUE across a range of operating conditions • Develop power distribution models covering UPS, PDU, busway, and generator  integration 

• Use simulation tools to iterate designs rapidly before physical prototyping 




Manufacturing & Productization 

• Partner with internal and contract manufacturers and suppliers to translate  designs into manufacturable, scalable products 

• Define DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly)  requirements 

• Lead design reviews, tolerance analyses, and factory acceptance testing  protocols 

• Manage engineering change processes and maintain design documentation  through the product lifecycle 




Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Collaborate with energy, controls, and software teams to integrate data center  systems with Exowatt's P3 solar and storage platform 

• Serve as a technical lead and mentor to junior engineers on the team • Engage directly with customers and partners on design requirements, site  adaptations, and deployment planning 

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 4 years focused on  manufacturing, design, and/or mission-critical infrastructure 

• Deep expertise in at least two of the following: mechanical/structural systems,  power distribution, thermal management, or IT hardware architecture • Hands-on experience with thermal or power modeling tools (e.g., 6SigmaRoom,  FloEFD, ANSYS, or equivalent) 

• Experience taking designs from concept through manufacturing and deployment

• Excellent technical communication skills — able to write crisp specs, lead  reviews, and explain trade-offs clearly 




Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modular or prefabricated products at large scale  • Familiarity with high-density liquid cooling architectures (direct liquid cooling,  rear-door heat exchangers, immersion) 

• Background working with hyperscale, colocation, or neocloud customers • Exposure to renewable energy integration or microgrid/behind-the-meter power  systems 

• Strong working knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, ASHRAE, Uptime  Institute tier classifications) 

• Product lifecycle management (PLM) expertise  

• 2+ years of experience with Nvidia and other compute platforms  

• Experience in a fast-paced startup or hardware product company