Senior Thermal/Hardware Engineer

Job Family Definition: Designs, analyzes, develops, and evaluates thermal systems, electronics packaging, heatsinks, and enclosures for high-density, high-power networking platforms. Conducts thermal feasibility studies, design margin analysis, CFD simulation, and empirical validation testing on new and modified designs. Leads system-level thermal architecture development and assessment, driving design decisions across NPI program phases. Evaluates thermal reliability of materials, components, designs, and manufacturing techniques used in production. Directs and guides junior engineers, support personnel, and external partner organizations in detailed thermal design, lab testing, prototype fabrication, and production tooling development. Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others. Responsibilities: Lead system-level thermal design, simulation, and validation for high-density, high-power networking platforms — from early concept through mass production — ensuring product performance, quality, and long-term reliability. Own the end-to-end thermal development lifecycle: heatsink design, CFD simulation, thermal mockup, in-lab testing, and data analysis. Design and validate thermal solutions for electronics enclosures, chassis, line cards. Define and execute thermal validation test plans (thermal margin, acoustics, shock/vibration, reliability, safety) Drive system-level design tradeoffs in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, power, firmware, and software engineering teams. Engage…