Principal Mechanical Thermal Engineer

Arm technology is becoming the platform of choice for compute and AI. The Arm System Engineering team's mission is to architect, design, and develop server and rack-level infrastructure for at-scale datacenter deployments. The team capabilities span across system hardware, software, system interconnect, system management storage, data center infrastructure and performance engineering. The team responsibilities include customer engagements, technology selection, system design, network architecture, performance, and datacenter deployment & operations. The Arm System Engineering team is developing industry-leading technology to deliver innovative and high-performing solutions to power the data centers of the future!.
Job Overview:
Arm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Thermal Engineer to join our Data Center Engineering organization and lead engineering coordination efforts with external data center developers. You will be in a position of technical leadership and working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver best-in-class infrastructure solutions. The ideal location for this position will be based out of Austin. Roughly 10-20% travel time can be expected.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and review design standards and specifications, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Arm's reliability goals.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis of designs, ensuring efficiency and reliability of operation.
• Provide direction, coordinate with, and review the designs of external consultants and partners.
• Ensure cross-compatible and future-proof designs between IT equipment and facilities infrastructure.
• Conduct site inspections and factory acceptance tests for critical infrastructure and equipment.
• Provide expert guidance on thermal systems design, including coordination requirements with other trades.
• Stay informed on the latest industry developments and emergent technologies as related to IT equipment thermal management.
• Provide direction and mentorship to designers, interns, and junior-level engineers.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Deep technical knowledge of hydronic infrastructure and equipment found within data center environments, including direct liquid cooling systems, CDUs, pumps, cold plates, water and coolant chemistry, and heat exchangers.
• Experience with CFD modelling for data center environments.
• Extensive experience coordinating with IT teams for infrastructure design in support of HPC racks and data centers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-discipline team.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment that is rapidly developing and changing.
• Prior experience with hyperscale data center environments or co-location facilities at the Tier III or Tier IV levels as defined by Uptime Institute
"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
• Central plant equipment (chillers, etc.
• Experience with 2-phase direct liquid cooling systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent international certification (this position will not be stamping drawings as EOR).
• Visio, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, or other design and drafting software.
In Return:

• Be part of a groundbreaking team influencing the next generation of data center systems!
• Collaborate with premier engineers and vendors to develop industry-leading AI hardware.
• Drive innovation in mechanical design at scale with global impact.
• Access professional growth through sophisticated project involvement and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your work matters and drives global progress!

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Salary Range:
$241,100-$326,100 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
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Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.