Development Manager

Interested in getting in at the ground floor of a new, disruptive company attacking an important multi-billion-dollar problem? Businesses and consumers continue to demand increasing data services at an exponential rate — streaming, deep learning, analytics, IoT connectivity, and more. What this means is higher performing CPUs, components, servers, and ultimately Data and Edge computing centers, all generating excessive heat that is increasingly difficult to manage with traditional cooling systems. Accelsius is developing revolutionary direct-to-chip, 2-Phase cooling technologies that empower and enable Server OEMs, Data Centers, Edge Computing Operators, and 5G Edge deployments to meet performance, sustainability, scale, and cost goals while serving this high-growth market for data services.

Accelsius is seeking a Development Manager to lead cross-functional engineering programs for our direct-to-chip two-phase cooling systems. This role owns system-level architecture, controls integration, and execution of complex electro-mechanical platforms including CDUs, manifolds, embedded controls, and supporting mechanical assemblies.

The ideal candidate brings strong systems thinking, controls oversight experience, and a proven ability to deliver integrated hardware products from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and integration of 2-phase cooling platforms.
• Translate product requirements into subsystem specifications across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and thermal teams.
• Oversee controls strategy including sensors, pumps, flow/pressure control, safety interlocks, and diagnostics.
• Drive cross-functional development from concept through validation and production release.
• Lead design reviews, risk management (FMEA), and structured development processes.
• Manage schedules, technical risks, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure system reliability, safety compliance, and manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years leading cross-functional hardware development.
• Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems and integrated controls.
• Strong understanding of electronics and embedded control architectures.
• Demonstrated success bringing hardware products to production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with two-phase or refrigerant-based cooling systems.
• Background in industrial controls, embedded systems, or data center infrastructure.
• Knowledge of pumps and pump control systems (VFDs.)
• Familiarity with structured product development methodologies.

Accelsius offers a competitive salary with equity, a full range of benefits including medical and dental, 401K, and open PTO.

The position is based in Austin, Texas. This position can also be remote.

This position includes the responsibilities outlined above and may also encompass additional duties as assigned to meet business and compliance needs.

Accelsius does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Accelsius encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.