Electrical Systems Engineer

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. This senior-level role involves designing complex interconnect solutions while working with OEM customers and ensuring alignment across production and delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. Compensation includes a salary range from $170,000 to $200,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electronic and/or mechanical engineering with focus on interconnecting systems.
• Extensive experience designing complex interconnect solutions.
• Understanding of mechanical fit, thermal performance, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end system architecture for electrical interconnect solutions.
• Translate customer needs into system-level requirements.
• Serve as technical liaison between OEM customers and manufacturing partners.

Skills

Interconnect architectures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Pro/ENGINEER (Creo)

SolidWorks

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support an organization within the electrical interconnect manufacturing industry with up to 30% travel in the U.S. The Electrical Systems Engineer role is ideal for a senior-level engineering professional with extensive experience designing and leading complex interconnect solutions that align customer requirements with business and manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities of the Electrical Systems Engineer:

• Own the end-to-end system architecture and technical roadmap for advanced electrical interconnect and cable backplane solutions.
• Translate customer and business needs into system-level requirements with a focus on signal integrity, mechanical fit, thermal performance, and scalability.
• Create and evaluate technical documentation including system specifications, engineering drawings, and prototype or proof-of-concept designs.
• Serve as the technical liaison between OEM customers and manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment across design, production, and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across cross-functional engineering, sales, and customer-facing teams.

Qualifications of the Electrical Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in electronic and/or mechanical engineering with a focus on interconnecting or electromechanical systems.
• Understanding interconnect architectures and how they support both internal business objectives and customer system designs.
• Experience with CAD and modeling tools such as Pro/ENGINEER (Creo) or SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, and stakeholder engagement skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Compensation for the Electrical Systems Engineer includes:

• Salary $170,000 - $200,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options