Thermal and Performance Architect

HP Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$174,050–$278,450 / yr
Posted
34 days ago
Closes
Nov 11, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $226k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $166,637–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $226k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

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About HP Inc.

HP Inc. is a global technology company that develops and sells personal computers, printers, and related supplies and services. Its products include laptops, desktops, workstations, and printing solutions for consumers and businesses worldwide.

HP Inc. currently has 79 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,700–$205,200 across 76 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Thermal and Performance Architect

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As a senior Thermal and Performance Architect at HP, you will lead multi-year technology roadmaps for thermal engineering, focusing on innovations in Phase Change Materials (PCM), vapor chambers, fans, heat pipes, and active cooling solutions. You will collaborate with silicon vendors and cross-functional teams to co-design systems optimized for performance and efficiency, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. Your responsibilities include driving advanced CFD workflows, establishing simulation frameworks, and architecting thermal tuning algorithms. With expertise in tools like Flotherm XT, FLOEFD, Icepak, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, and ANSYS, you will mentor engineers and guide the development of cutting-edge thermal solutions across various product lines, impacting multiple disciplines and platforms.

Skills

CFD Flotherm XT FLOEFD Icepak PTC Creo SolidWorks ANSYS Finite Element Methods 3D modeling CAD sheet metal design plastic components production tooling manufacturing processes injection molding machining mechanical engineering thermal management new product development prototyping system architecture

What you'll do

  • Lead multi-year thermal technology roadmaps for PCM and active cooling innovations.
  • Partner with silicon vendors to co-design systems based on power delivery profiles.
  • Drive development of advanced CFD workflows for early architecture phases.
  • Establish system-level simulation frameworks correlating thermal throttling behaviors.
  • Architect algorithms balancing skin temperature, fan acoustics, and system performance.
  • Mentor less-experienced engineers and guide future technical leaders within the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermal Fluids
  • 10+ years of experience in thermal engineering roles such as Principal or Senior Thermal Performance Engineer
  • Extensive hands-on experience with CFD tools and thermal mockups for early architecture phases
  • Deep expertise in designing cooling solutions including fans, heat pipes, vapor chambers, and fluidic systems
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and ODM production methods
  • Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools like PTC Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS
  • Strong executive-level communication skills and results orientation

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