[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Dell Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Dell Technologies · Austin, TX # Senior Principal Mechanical Architect Austin, TX, United States On-site Senior individual contributor $199,750 - $258,500 Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Dell Technologies’s official careers site. Posted October 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Dell Technologies’s careers site →](https://iawmqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/293751) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Dell Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/) / Senior Principal Mechanical Architect ## Job description Senior Principal Mechanical 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 Architect on our Engineering Technologist Team in Austin, Texas. ### What you’ll achieve As a Senior Principal Mechanical Architect, you’ll have the responsibility of establishing product mechanical requirements, engineering the product to meet those requirements and validate that the product meets those requirements. This involves working with internal development teams and external suppliers and development partners to develop innovative mechanical solutions for PCs, particularly notebooks, using leading-edge engineering software, tools and processes. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the products meet design targets in areas such as quality, feature set, cost, schedule, reliability, acoustics, regulatory and safety. The mechanical architect will be responsible for mechanical architecture, component and system-level specifications, creating and directing CAD models, interpreting test data, and status reporting for assigned team projects. The mechanical architect will also be responsible for driving other’s including external suppliers and development partners to deliver robust mechanical solutions. You will: - Lead the design, analysis, documentation, and validation of mechanical components, assemblies and assigned product platforms - Develop and test mechanical prototypes, conducting analysis, debugging, and engineering validation to ensure product performance and reliability - Collaborate cross-functionally with suppliers and teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and industrial design to support successful product development - Apply advanced engineering tools and methodologies to create innovative solutions for complex mechanical design challenges - Manage mechanical tooling, qualification processes, and product deliverables, ensuring program milestones, schedules, and quality requirements are achieved - Take the first step towards your dream career Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role: Essential Requirements: Shape the future product roadmap by providing mechanical and thermal engineering expertise, guiding the architecture of next-generation mobile commercial products - Evaluate features, performance, and cost trade-offs to drive optimized product design decisions that meet business and customer objectives - Partner with marketing, design, and cross-functional teams to identify emerging technologies, develop proof-of-concepts, and ensure implementation readiness - Lead the incubation, development, prototyping, and promotion of innovative mechanical concepts and designs that align with customer and market requirements - Engage and influence ODMs and technology partners to solve complex challenges, translate customer needs into solutions, and generate intellectual property (IP) that protects innovation and competitive advantage Desirable Requirements: Typically requires - 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience - Ability to assess and optimize the tradeoffs between thermal, mechanical, and electrical features Compensation Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $199,750 - $258,500. Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 60 days - Location: Austin, TX, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Pay: $199,750 - $258,500[Apply on Dell Technologies’s careers site →](https://iawmqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/293751) ## More jobs at Dell Technologies ### [Mechanical Principal Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/da6d2a668cf3e82dac3b/) Austin, TX, United States ### [Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/7f9e30e4e1cd96c938a3/) Austin, TX, United States ### [AI Architect (Technical Staff)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/2736998897e104f590af/) Austin, TX, United States ### [Environmental Regulations and Standards Senior Principal Engineer, Americas](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/48c8de4e9c2c4b52cd96/) Austin, TX, United States ### [GenAI & High Performance Computing (HPC) Delivery Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/7da1ee9b8f2fef6dc051/) Austin, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Cybersecurity Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/448762f1db99918b3da3/) JPMorganChase · Columbus, OH, United States ### [Principal Design Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/aea362202ba79ded9d2b/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Radar Systems Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3110ad621e0460909baf/) Lockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ ### [Principal Cybersecurity Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/7a9523f6c69e1b60e8fc/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Principal Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/cbe1a4e0d0313f3535f2/) BAE Systems · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States [Jobs in Austin, TX](/locations/us/tx/austin/)[Jobs in Texas](/locations/us-tx/)[Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs](/functions/skilled-trades-maintenance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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