HP · 8 hours ago
Thermal and Performance Architect
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $278K/yr
10+ years expHP is seeking a Thermal and Performance Architect who will serve as a senior mechanical and thermal engineering leader responsible for driving large, complex initiatives that impact the company’s long-range goals and product strategy. The role involves defining and leading technology roadmaps for thermal and mechanical engineering, collaborating with multiple teams to optimize performance and compliance with enterprise standards.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsHardwareIT InfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead multi-year thermal technology roadmaps, identifying and advancing innovations in PCM, vapor chambers, fans, heat pipes, and active cooling solutions across the portfolio
Partner with silicon vendors to co-design systems based on power delivery profiles and thermal maps, influencing early platform and architectural decisions
Lead deep-dive architectural and competitive analysis of thermal solutions to maintain leadership in performance, performance per watt, and industrial design constraints
Drive development of advanced CFD workflows to predict both steady-state and transient thermal behavior during early architecture phases
Establish system-level simulation frameworks that correlate thermal throttling behaviors with real-world software benchmarks and workloads
Architect advanced thermal tuning algorithms to balance skin temperature, fan acoustics, and system performance for real-life use cases
Lead multiple project teams of mechanical and thermal engineers, along with internal and outsourced development partners, across all phases of development including concept, design, validation, tooling, testing, and production readiness
Provide architectural consultation, design input, and feedback across new product development and design reviews spanning multiple organizations
Review designs and project activities for compliance with engineering standards, development guidelines, and quality requirements, providing actionable feedback to improve product outcomes
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, thermal, electrical, and system-level issues with minimal supervision
Guide and mentor less-experienced engineers, setting a standard for thermal design innovation, rigor, and excellence
Participate in identifying and developing future technical leaders within the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermal Fluids
Typically 10+ years of experience in similar roles such as Principal or Senior Thermal Performance Engineer
Strong thermal analysis expertise using CFD tools such as Flotherm XT, FLOEFD, Icepak, or equivalent
Experience using thermal mockups and validation methods to confirm thermal solutions during early architecture phases
Hands-on experience with: Fans, heat pipes, vapor chambers, fluidic and microfluidic cooling designs
Relating skin temperature, acoustics, and system performance
Designing sheet metal and plastic components, including associated production tooling and manufacturing processes
Solid understanding of manufacturing and ODM production processes (strong plus)
Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools, including: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS
Finite Element Methods and 3D modeling
Effective executive-level communication
Results orientation and ownership mindset
Learning agility in fast-evolving technology environments
Digital fluency across hardware–software boundaries
Strong customer and user-centric design perspective
Preferred
Extensive experience across the hardware development lifecycle, from early architecture through production
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
Company
HP is a manufacturer and seller of personal computers, printers, computer hardwares, and business solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.25BKey Investors
U.S. Department of CommerceBerkshire Hathaway
2025-04-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-08-27Grant· $50M
2022-04-06Post Ipo Equity· $4.2B
Leadership Team
Alex Paranicas
Senior Director, Corporate Strategy
Andrew Bolwell
Chief Disrupter and Global Head of HP Tech Ventures
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