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About the Role

Flex is seeking an Associate Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture in Austin, TX to support a new independent company focused on digital infrastructure for AI data centers. This role will be a technical leader defining, integrating, and validating complex AI infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture development, feasibility assessments, and technology roadmaps for AI infrastructure platforms and integrated systems.
• Define system requirements, specifications, interface controls, and validation criteria to meet customer and business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional integration across electrical, mechanical, cooling, software, controls, networking, and manufacturing teams.
• Own requirements management, system decomposition, trade studies, technical risk assessments, and architecture decision-making.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, prototype builds, qualification testing, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support deployment planning, manufacturing readiness, customer reviews, and technical discussions.
• Champion systems engineering best practices, architecture governance, emerging technologies, and technical leadership across engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, hardware development, or complex product development environments.
• Proven success defining system requirements and leading multidisciplinary product development programs from concept through manufacturing and deployment.
• Strong expertise in systems architecture, requirements management, interface control, hardware/software integration, and verification & validation methodologies.
• Experience integrating complex electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, controls, networking, and infrastructure systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive architecture decisions, manage technical risk, resolve system-level integration challenges, and lead cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent customer-facing, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills, with the ability to mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence.

Skills

• Systems Architecture
• Systems Engineering
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Hardware Development
• Product Development
• Requirements Management
• Interface Control
• Hardware/Software Integration
• Verification & Validation Methodologies
• Electrical Systems Integration
• Mechanical Systems Integration
• Thermal Systems Integration
• Software Systems Integration
• Controls Systems Integration
• Networking Systems Integration
• Infrastructure Systems Integration
• Technical Leadership
• Customer-Facing Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Mentoring Engineers

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years of experience
• Associate Principal

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Master’s degree preferred

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).