Jabil

Sr. Principal Design Engineer - Systems Integration, Data Center & Infrastructure Systems

Jabil$164K — $295K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 8-15+ years in complex engineered systems
  • Experience in thermal, electrical, fluid, or controls systems integration
  • Proven capability in system-level engineering
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Own engineering delivery and system integration for data center infrastructure systems
  • Ensure alignment between engineering execution and program priorities
  • Drive closure of critical actions across engineering teams
  • Lead system-level design reviews and verification processes
  • Establish visibility into engineering performance and execution risks

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
  • 401K Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities
Full Job Description
How will you make an impact?

The Sr. Principal Design Engineer - Systems Integration, Data Center & Infrastructure Systems will hold the title of Systems Integration Manager (SIM) even though this is not a managerial role.
  • The Systems Integration Manager (SIM) is the single threaded owner of engineering delivery and system integration for complex industrial and data center infrastructure systems, including chillers, CDUs, switchgear, PDCs, control panels, fluid networks, containment systems, modular data centers and factory enablement activities.
  • The SIM maintains a tight operational partnership with the Technical Program Manager (TPM) team managing a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment between engineering execution, program priorities and cross project dependencies to drive disciplined, predictable delivery.
  • This role ensures thermal, electrical, fluid, and control systems are integrated into a fully functional, reliable system and that engineering teams execute with alignment, clarity and accountability.
  • Additionally, the SIM establishes visibility into scope maturity, engineering execution, and organizational risks, ensuring data driven decisions and predictable delivery.


What Success Looks Like
  • Fully integrated systems across disciplines.
  • Minimal commissioning issues.
  • Predictable, high-quality program execution.
  • Strong alignment and accountability across engineering teams.
  • Clear operating rhythm and visibility at the leadership level.
  • System performance meets real-world expectations.


What Makes This Role Different
  • This is NOT a Technical Program Manager (TPM) role.
  • The SIM owns systems performance and integration, drives engineering decisions across disciplines, ensures systems operate under real world conditions and enforces execution discipline and accountability across engineering teams.


What This Role Is Not
  • Not a TPM or tracking role.
  • Not limited to reporting or coordination.
  • Not removed from technical decision making.


Opportunity Intake & Validation
  • Own intake and prioritization of new initiatives, serving as the primary entry point for all incoming opportunities into the organization.
  • Assess and validate each opportunity for technical feasibility, scope clarity, resource requirements and alignment to organizational priorities before commitment.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps early, ensuring that incomplete or ambiguous work is resolved prior to formal program launch.
  • Partner closely with cross functional teams to shape programs before execution, refining scope, defining success criteria and establishing clear ownership and expectations.
  • Drive structured decision making for go / no go recommendations, providing clear, data driven insights and tradeoffs to leadership.
  • Ensure only well defined, executable work enters the engineering pipeline, improving predictability, reducing rework and protecting team capacity.


What will you do?
  • Drive closure of critical actions, resolve ownership gaps, escalate risks appropriately, and enforce accountability across engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • End to end engineering execution across thermal, electrical, fluid and control systems from design through deployment
  • Own system requirements, architecture decomposition, interface management, verification, validation, and requirements flow-down across all subsystems.
  • Ensure system performance, reliability, and integration readiness under real world operating conditions.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment across Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Thermal, Manufacturing, and Program teams.
  • Lead system level design reviews, including P&IDs, one-lines, controls architectures, and subsystem interfaces.
  • Define and drive integration, commissioning, FAT, SAT and deployment readiness strategies.
  • Ensure build readiness for skids, modular data centers (MDCs), and field installations.
  • Lead system-level failure analysis, corrective actions, engineering change management, and risk mitigation activities.
  • Establish visibility into scope maturity, engineering performance, execution risks, and critical dependencies.
  • Drive program execution cadence, including planning and design reviews.
  • Standardize execution frameworks, operating rhythms and lessons learned processes to improve organizational scalability and predictability.


How will you get here?
  • Strong systems engineering capability, including requirements management, interface control, verification, validation, and systems integration.
  • Ability to operate at both system-level engineering depth and organizational execution leadership.
  • Working knowledge of thermal systems, electrical distribution, controls, and fluid system integration.
  • Experience leading full lifecycle delivery from architecture and design through commissioning and field deployment.
  • Ability to influence and drive accountability across technical and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Strong judgment in prioritization, risk management, escalation, and decision-making under ambiguity.
  • Ability to translate complex technical and business tradeoffs into clear executive-level communication.
  • Proven ability to establish scalable execution frameworks, operating rhythms, and organizational discipline.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.


Experience:
  • 8 -15+ years delivering complex engineered systems.
  • Experience in thermal, electrical, fluid, or controls systems integration.
  • Strong system level engineering capability.
  • Proven cross functional leadership.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations or systems engineering teams.
  • Experience with data center or critical infrastructure systems.
  • NPI or program recovery experience.
  • Experience with modular systems (MDCs, skids).
  • Commissioning and field deployment experience.


What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
  • 401K Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities


The pay range for this role is $164,200 - $295,600. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: November 30, 2026.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

About Jabil

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. At Jabil, they are a product solutions company focused on empowering brands that have their sights set on empowering the world – it’s their reason for being, and the guiding force driving them to become the most technologically advanced and most trusted in their field. Whether they are serving one of the world’s biggest and best-known brands or the coolest tech startups, their resolve never wavers. They share common desires and values with these brands: to make a difference by empowering a better, healthier, safer, and cleaner world, in all they do.

Jabil Careers

Join Jabil's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in manufacturing solutions, where innovation meets purposeful design. At Jabil, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and leadership development in an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At Jabil, every position plays a critical role in our success. You’ll collaborate with a global team of professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions in various industries. Our culture thrives on innovation and leadership, empowering you to explore new paths and push boundaries.

Why Choose Jabil?

- **Innovative Culture**: Dive into a workplace where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Jabil, creativity and new ideas lead the way to groundbreaking achievements. - **Diversity and Inclusion**: Join a team where diversity is celebrated. Jabil's commitment to diversity training ensures an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard. - **Career Growth**: With Jabil, your career trajectory is limitless. We offer extensive opportunities for career advancement, from professional development workshops to leadership training programs.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more experienced role, Jabil has a variety of job opportunities to fit your skills and ambitions. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Jabil internship. Gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and network with industry leaders. Our internships provide a solid foundation for future employment and are a stepping stone to a full-time position at Jabil.

Benefits of Working at Jabil

- **Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. - **Global Networking**: Connect with colleagues around the world and expand your professional network within the industry. - **Employee Training**: Engage in ongoing training programs designed to hone your skills and enhance your career prospects.

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Learn more about Jabil
Size
238,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$213.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$27.5 billion
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