

Senior Director of Engineering, AI Compute
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$254,000 - $336,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-07
Responsibilities
- Source and design cutting-edge AI compute architectures and integrated systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to meet customer requirements.
- Employ Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies for system component integration.
- Develop holistic system architectures and define performance requirements.
- Conduct evaluations and make recommendations for technology partnerships.
- Oversee testing and validation of hardware designs for quality and compliance.
- Drive the product lifecycle from prototype to full-rate production.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience (10 years) or Master's degree (5 years).
- Experience in hardware supply chain and manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and interface control documents.
- Proficiency in hardware verification, testing, and validation methodologies.
- Experience in data center server or personal computer manufacturing.
- Ability to obtain or have active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.




