Hardware, Acoustical Engineer 2
Job Description
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure, accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our customers rely on every day at enterprise scale.
Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.
Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters.
We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.
If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here.
Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:
Essential Requirements
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (acoustics focus) or equivalent acoustics experience, with strong acoustics and vibration knowledge
Hands-on experience conducting acoustic and vibration testing, including measurements with microphones and accelerometers
Ability to develop and execute test plans, perform mathematical analysis, and deliver data-driven recommendations
Strong project management, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and clearly communicate status and risks
Proven collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving skills to work across teams and suppliers to achieve technical and business goals
Desirable Requirements
2+ years of experience with rotating machinery acoustics (fans, pumps), acoustic testing/analysis tools (e.g., ArtemiS SUITE), and acoustic simulation software
Working knowledge of CREO CAD, AI tools, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, manufacturing processes, and business presentation skills
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $101k - $130k.
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Hardware, Acoustical Engineer
2
The Dell ISG Acoustical Engineering team develops innovative hardware, software, and business solutions to meet the acoustical needs of our Enterprise IT products. Our multidisciplinary team conducts testing, analysis and feasibility studies for new and existing AI, Edge, rack infrastructure, enterprise networking, servers, and storage products. We also engage directly with leading technology partners to drive innovation into components to meet our customers’ needs.
Dell has a pedigree as a leader in the industry in developing acoustical methods and metrics across the IT industry and maintains an impressive acoustical laboratory on its Round Rock campus.
Join us as an Acoustical Engineer 2 in Round Rock, TX, to do the best work of your career.
What you’ll achieve
As an Acoustical Engineer
2, you will be learning from and working with a senior acoustical engineer on a cross-functional team with backgrounds in thermals, simulation, mechanical, and other disciplines. You will help implement Dell’s acoustical and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Dynamics strategy and define the acoustical experience of millions of products across AI, HPC, Enterprise and Storage applications that are deployed into environments that range from home office desks to retail counters, and data centers to street corners. Your primary responsibility will be to evaluate early concept products for acoustical feasibility and design and analyze innovative solutions for acoustical and vibration noise control. You will also ensure that the latest HDD technology, increasingly sensitive to external noise, meets deployment requirements.
You will:
Develop and execute acoustic test plans, analyze data, validate product requirements, and provide status updates to cross-functional teams
Design and implement acoustic and vibration solutions with internal teams and supplier partners
Support product development by following and enhancing acoustic engineering practices, specifications, and standards
Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to define requirements, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with acoustic and vibration targets
Leverage AI tools, conduct user studies, and present findings to optimize acoustics, cost, power, and cooling performance