Principal Design Engineer, Storage System Architect

$125,000 - $241,000/Yr

Celestica - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Principal

Remote - Richardson, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position is for a Principal Engineer, Storage and Server System Architect at Celestica LLC. As a system architect, the individual will be responsible for defining the architecture of the Storage/Server system, leading new technology research, studying market trends, interfacing with customers, and guiding Celestica's design team in the Storage/Server domain. While the role is primarily hardware-focused, the candidate must also collaborate with software/firmware, mechanical, thermal, layout, signal integrity, and test teams as part of the system architecture process. A strong knowledge of server design, JBODs, and storage controllers and subsystems is essential, along with experience in implementing enterprise-class systems and cloud infrastructure. The candidate should be well-versed in x86-based design and familiar with protocols such as Ethernet, FC, SCSI, NVMe, SAS, and PCIe. Experience in rack-level integration design will be an added advantage. The Principal Engineer will define complex storage, server, and converged platform solutions while leading a multi-disciplinary team to bring these solutions to implementation. This role involves extensive engagement through the Engineering Validation Test (EVT) phase and ensuring that overall design quality metrics are met. The successful candidate will develop and maintain close technical relationships with suppliers and partners regarding product roadmaps and technologies, lead the technical response for Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and deliver key documents such as System Requirements Documents (SRD) and technical proposals. Acting as the primary technical interface between Celestica and its customers, particularly during technical escalations, is a critical aspect of this role. The candidate will also provide technical support to business development teams to assist in winning new business, participate in the selection and hiring of design team resources, and identify and champion process improvement efforts as needed. Participation in standards committees and industry groups is also expected, along with preparing and presenting technical presentations to customers and at industry events. Staying current on industry trends and future technology and market opportunities is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture of the Storage/Server system and lead new technology research.
• Study market trends and interface with customers to guide design efforts.
• Collaborate with software/firmware, mechanical, thermal, layout, SI, and test teams as part of system architecture.
• Lead the development of complex storage/server/converged platform solutions and manage a multi-disciplinary team for implementation.
• Engage extensively through the Engineering Validation Test (EVT) phase and ensure design quality metrics are met.
• Develop and maintain technical relationships with suppliers and partners regarding product roadmaps and technologies.
• Lead the technical response for Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
• Deliver System Requirements Documents (SRD), requirement compliance assessments, and technical proposals.
• Act as the primary technical interface between Celestica and customers, particularly during technical escalations.
• Provide technical support to business development teams to assist in winning new business.
• Participate in the selection and hiring of design team resources as required.
• Identify and champion process improvement efforts as needed.
• Participate in standards committees and industry groups as assigned.
• Prepare and present technical presentations to customers, industry groups, and tradeshows.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and future technology and market opportunities.

Requirements

• Successful experience architecting and delivering server/storage/converged products to market.
• Excellent customer presentation skills and ability to interface with large OEM and end-user customers.
• Broad knowledge of current digital and analogue components.
• Experience with successful New Product Introduction (NPI) launches.
• Extensive knowledge of system-level power, cooling, mechanical, software/firmware, and electrical design integration.
• Prior participation in industry groups and associations is strongly desired.
• Experience in system-level integration, interoperability, and testing is desired.
• Experience in system-level manufacturing testing is desired.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working with minimal supervision in a dynamic team environment.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with team members, departments, and clients.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in rack-level integration design.
• Prior participation in industry groups and associations.