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Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Systems

San Francisco💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, analyze, and validate mechanical and thermal systems for AI supercomputing hardware in data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency for mission-critical workloads.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Hardware Systems)

Builds

AI-native silicon systems, data center hardware, custom cooling architectures, and high-power connection modules.

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / High-Performance Computing / Data Center Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, thermal management, FEA, 3D modeling, prototyping, reliability testing, supplier management, root cause analysis, first-principles calculations

Preferred skills

Data center hardware experience, high-performance computing systems, advanced cooling technology development, failure analysis, thermal stress modeling

Technologies

CAD tools, FEA software, 3D modeling software

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design for AI supercomputer products; optimize thermal solutions for chips, power modules, and system-level cooling; design and validate chassis, enclosures, and cooling systems; perform vibration, shock, and thermal cycling testing; develop specifications and test procedures; mentor engineers and supervise suppliers; lead product launch and compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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