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HW Systems Architect

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to serve as the primary technical liaison across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Support organizations to drive the successful development, deployment, and lifecycle management of purpose-built HPE server solutions.

In this role, you will lead the definition, configuration, and ongoing management of server platforms and Bills of Material (BOMs) optimized for strategic ISV partner solutions and customer workloads. Working across cross-functional teams, you will ensure configurations are technically validated, orderable, supportable, and aligned with product strategy, customer requirements, and business objectives.

The successful candidate will support new product introductions (NPI), platform roadmap planning, configuration governance, lifecycle management, sales enablement, and customer escalations. This role requires a combination of strong server platform expertise, systems knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and sustain purpose-built HPE server configurations and BOMs that optimize performance and interoperability with strategic ISV partner solutions.
  • Review and approve BOM and configuration details for test plans, validation activities, and product releases.
  • Track server platforms, options, and component lifecycles, and maintain reports identifying roadmap changes, lifecycle risks, and transition requirements.
  • Support the development and ongoing maintenance of configuration menus, option structures, and business rules within HPE ordering, configuration, and quoting tools.
  • Provide technical guidance and recommendations for field sales inquiries, customer-specific non-standard configurations, and special requests for large-deal opportunities.
  • Support customer and field escalations by reproducing issues, validating configurations, and assisting with root cause investigations.
  • Support physical lab environments, including hardware setup, configuration, maintenance, and testing activities.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to ensure configuration accuracy and lifecycle readiness.

Knowledge And Skills

  • Knowledge of server hardware architectures, including processors, memory, storage, networking, and platform options.
  • Knowledge of enterprise data protection and recovery architectures, cyber resilience and cyber recovery strategies, secure vaulting technologies, and enterprise virtualization platforms
  • Experience with BOM management, product configuration management, and lifecycle processes.
  • Familiarity with configuration, quoting, and ordering systems.
  • Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop supported hardware configurations.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of server component lifecycle management and platform roadmap planning.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills with technical, business, and customer-facing teams.

Required

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience in server hardware, platform engineering, configuration management, product lifecycle management, or a related technical role.
  • Experience developing and managing hardware configurations and BOMs for enterprise products.
  • Experience working across engineering, product management, sales, manufacturing, and support organizations.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job Level

TCP_04

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 126,500 - 240,500 in Colorado // 136,500 - 260,500 in Massachusetts // 120,500 - 276,500 in North Carolina & Texas

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is December 16 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.

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