Sr Systems Engineer

ZP Group; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Durham, NC seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer to lead the development and enhancement of electromechanical systems for pharmacy automation and medication management solutions. You will guide system architecture, requirements, and verification across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and partnering with software, hardware, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions. 8+ years in systems engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience with complex electromechanical, automation, robotics, or medical devices.
• Experience with requirements development, verification, validation, and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts for advanced pharmacy automation products from concept development through post-market support.
• Establish system-level requirements, architecture frameworks, and technical specifications while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and system evaluations to support reliability and patient safety.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM

Tools

DOORS

Jama Connect

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer in Durham, NC to join a leading healthcare technology organization focused on advancing pharmacy automation and medication management solutions. The Sr. Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across the development and ongoing enhancement of complex electromechanical systems, helping drive innovation, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Systems Engineer:

• Lead systems engineering efforts for advanced pharmacy automation products from concept development through post-market support.
• Establish system-level requirements, architecture frameworks, and technical specifications while ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and system evaluations to support product reliability and patient safety.
• Partner with software, hardware, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated product solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and support continuous improvement initiatives across development processes.

Qualifications of the Sr. Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another related STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience supporting complex electromechanical, automation, robotics, or medical device products.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements development, verification, validation, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience utilizing requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama Connect, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor engineering professionals.

Compensation for the Sr. Systems Engineer includes:

• Salary range depends on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and holiday

This job opens for applications on 10/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Sr. Staff Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering, Medical Devices, Pharmacy Automation, Robotics, Electromechanical Systems, Verification & Validation, Risk Management, DOORS, Jama Connect, Healthcare Technology

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