Principal Systems Engineer

About This Role

As a Principal Systems Engineer you will lead the design, modeling, and architectural development of advanced chiller systems. Based in Charlotte, NC, this technical leadership position focuses on the thermodynamic optimization of HVAC solutions and the successful transition of new technologies from concept to production.

You will be responsible for the high-level system architecture, ensuring all designs meet performance and reliability requirements through rigorous testing and DOE methodologies. You will serve as a critical link between the technology organization and product marketing to ensure engineering output aligns with market requirements and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping

• Lead engineering teams in the completion of engineering technology projects.

• Develop chiller system architecture solutions that meets or exceeds the product development requirements

• Work cross functionally with the technology organization to effectively develop technologies that smoothly launch into production

• Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability testing our engineering product test laboratories utilizing DOE methodologies.

• Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched

• Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.

• Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field with 10+ years experience in HVAC systems engineering, specifically with thermodynamic modeling and chiller system design.

OR

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field with 8+ years experience in HVAC systems engineering, specifically with thermodynamic modeling and chiller system design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Project leadership experience

• Strong experience in a new product development, service and/or aftermarket space, preferred

• Strong HVAC industry experience, strongly preferred

• Strong communication skills, primarily in English

• Leadership and teamwork skills required

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

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Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 24 July 2026