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Aligned Data CentersPosted 2 months ago

Lead Engineer, Cooling Lab & Modeling

On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMedium

Job Summary

Direct daily operations, safety protocols, and mechanical configuration of the Advanced Cooling Lab while designing rigorous physical test plans for emerging data center cooling hardware. Lead the development, tuning, and execution of virtual simulation environments using real-world telemetry to calibrate predictive thermal and fluid dynamic models. Partner with Platform Delivery and Site Operations teams to reactively test system modifications from Incident RCAs and proactively conduct R&D on new cooling methodologies. Serve as the definitive technical face during strategic customer visits, leading live demonstrations that articulate complex thermodynamic concepts to hyperscale clients.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a closely related physical science discipline
  • Deep, specialized foundational knowledge of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and complex mechanical cooling systems (e.g., chiller plants, CDUs, heat exchangers)
  • Demonstrated professional or academic experience utilizing advanced system-level modeling and simulation software such as MATLAB/Simulink, Cadence, or equivalent computational platforms
  • Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to translate highly technical modeling data into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences, ranging from field technicians to C-suite executives and external enterprise clients

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