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About the Role

Flex is seeking a Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture Engineering in Austin, TX to define integrated data center and modular systems architectures for SpinCo, a new independent company focused on digital infrastructure for AI data centers. This hands-on technical leadership role will generate architectures, models, specifications, and analysis to convert SpinCo's capabilities into a coordinated platform, owning reference architectures and driving the operationalization of the company's data center vision.

Responsibilities

Own the system-level reference architectures for integrated data centers, modular data centers, prefabricated modular offerings, and high-density compute product lines.
Define complex controls systems architecture spanning SpinCo power, cooling, telemetry, control systems, and AI-driven optimization.
Establish system interfaces, integration standards, architecture specifications, block diagrams, and technical requirements that allow SpinCo and partner subsystems to operate as a coordinated platform.
Lead development of the SpinCo reference design library from early concept through production-level design maturity in partnership with business units and engineering teams.
Partner with Advanced Power, Advanced Cooling, Validation Test Engineering, Product Management, and manufacturing teams to ensure end-to-end platform feasibility, reliability, manufacturability, and customer value.
Drive technical due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, ecosystem decisions, and architecture-impacting technology investments.
Represent SpinCo in strategic customer architecture discussions with hyperscalers, colocation providers, neoclouds, AE/GC partners, and technology partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline; masters’ degree preferred or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience in systems architecture, data center infrastructure, controls, power/cooling integration, or complex electromechanical platform design.
Demonstrated leadership in electrical, mechanical, and/or systems architecture engineering disciplines.
Strong technical breadth across power delivery, thermal management, controls, telemetry, IT infrastructure, automation, and modular systems.
Experience defining architecture specifications, interface standards, system models, product requirements, and reference designs.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical decision-making in high-complexity engineering environments.
Experience with hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, modular infrastructure, industrial automation, or critical power/cooling systems strongly preferred.
Personally authored reference architectures, interface specifications, system models, and block diagrams for shipped or deployed systems.

Skills

Systems Architecture
Data Center Infrastructure
Controls
Power/Cooling Integration
Electromechanical Platform Design
Power Delivery
Thermal Management
Telemetry
IT Infrastructure
Automation
Modular Systems
Hyperscale Data Centers
AI Infrastructure
Industrial Automation
Critical Power/Cooling Systems

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

12+ years of experience
Principal

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Benefits

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled.
SpinCo will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Equal Opportunity

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).