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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job ID 2025-14257 Date posted Jun. 11, 2025 Location Austin, Texas Category Hardware Engineering Apply
Role Overview
Arm technology is becoming the platform of choice for compute and AI.   The Arm System Engineering team’s mission is to architect, design, and develop server and rack-level infrastructure for at-scale datacenter deployments. The team capabilities span across system hardware, software, system interconnect, system management storage, data center infrastructure and performance engineering. The team responsibilities include customer engagements, technology selection, system design, network architecture, performance, and datacenter deployment & operations.  The Arm System Engineering team is developing industry-leading technology to deliver innovative and high-performing solutions to power the data centers of the future!

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our project team delivering cutting-edge AI data center hardware. In this role, you’ll ensure product functionality and compliance with technical mechanical specifications. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical solution — from specification and design review through to testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and evaluate mechanical components for data center systems.

• Work with ODM vendors to manage specifications, development timelines, cost, quality, and technical compliance.

• Review mechanical designs and testing, offering clear direction and feedback to vendors.

• Collaborate with third-party suppliers to integrate product features effectively.

• Conduct DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and problem-solving reviews.

• Contribute to server mechanical design in areas like vibration, thermal, EMI, and acoustics.

• Support PCB layout, cable routing, thermal solutions, and mechanical packaging.

• Use PTC Creo for 3D design and documentation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent experience in server mechanical and thermal design.

• Strong understanding of shock/vibration, thermal systems, liquid cooling, EMI, and acoustics.

• Proficient with PTC Creo and experienced in sheet metal and plastic part design.

• Background in designing complex, high-density, high-power systems with liquid cooling.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on rack-level hardware solutions.

• Skilled in root cause analysis, tolerance analysis, and FEA.

• Able to perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) analysis.

What You’ll Get In Return

• A chance to help shape next-gen AI infrastructure.

• Opportunities to collaborate with leading engineers and vendors.

• Ownership of innovative mechanical designs with global impact.

• Support for growth and development through complex, meaningful projects.

• A collaborative, diverse, and forward-thinking workplace.

Salary Range:

$241,100-$326,100 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Innovate and Create on Arm

You know us. With 125 Arm-powered products shipped every second, more than 70% of the world’s population touches Arm technology. Our hardware engineers are a dynamic force driving innovation across various domains. Whether it’s powering your smartphone, delivering award-winning VR gaming, or developing the foundation for the world's fastest supercomputer – our engineers are designing the advanced core processors leading the race toward a connected, autonomous, hyper-performance future.

From advancing core implementation to developing full custom physical IP, Arm hardware engineering pushes the limits in vital areas, such as memory, IO, and logic, to shape the future of technology.

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

Revolutionary Benefits

Health and Wellness

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Financial Rewards

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Development and Support

We foster professional and personal development, building a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better — especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. Combine that with our popular 'we, not I' mindset, and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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