Remote Systems Architect: Signal Integrity & OEM Lead

Piper Companies; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $140,000–$190,000

Comprehensive benefits: Medical,Dental

PTO, Sick Leave, Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Systems Architect - Signal Integrity to lead the design of high-speed cable backplane solutions. This remote role includes occasional travel to customer locations within the United States.

You will guide programs from concept to production, interface with OEM customers, and drive engineering discussions to ensure alignment across teams. Strong CAD skills and a background in electro-mechanical systems are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Electrical Engineer supporting complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Strong background in mechanical design principles such as tolerance analysis, materials behavior, and CAD modeling (ProE/SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and engaging directly with OEM customers.
• Familiarity with high-speed interconnect requirements including thermal considerations, mechanical alignment, and structural integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical findings to clients and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level mechanical design for next-generation high-speed cable backplane products, guiding programs from concept through production.
• Act as the primary technical interface with OEM customers, driving engineering discussions, resolving complex issues, and ensuring alignment across teams.
• Develop mechanical specifications, modeling packages, prototypes, and performance requirements that support thermal, structural, and high-speed signal needs.
• Influence product direction by providing strategic insights, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering (10+ yrs)

Clearance eligibility

Cross-functional collaboration

High-speed interconnect awareness

Communication skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ProE/SolidWorks

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Systems Architect - Signal Integrity to lead the design of high-speed cable backplane solutions. This remote role includes occasional travel to customer locations within the United States.

You will guide programs from concept to production, interface with OEM customers, and drive engineering discussions to ensure alignment across teams. Strong CAD skills and a background in electro-mechanical systems are required.