Systems Architect - 174494 - 174494 - 174890 - 175484

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

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Systems Architect - Signal Integrity to lead mechanical design for next‑gen high‑speed cable backplane products and provide senior technical leadership. This remote role requires occasional travel to customer locations and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as an Electrical Engineer, holds a relevant degree (Master’s/PhD preferred), and can obtain/maintain US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer working on electro‑mechanical systems.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States with an active US Government Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• Experience with high-speed interconnect, thermal, mechanical alignment and structural integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead system‑level mechanical design from concept to production for high‑speed cable backplanes.
• Serve as primary technical interface with OEM customers and drive engineering discussions.
• Develop mechanical specifications, prototypes, and performance requirements for thermal and high‑speed needs.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master/PhD preferred

Tools

ProE

SolidWorks

Job description

Piper Companies is looking for a Systems Architect - Signal Integrity to join a global leader in high‑speed interconnect and cable technologies while providing senior‑level technical leadership to support the design and development of advanced cable backplane solutions. The ideal Systems Architect - Signal Integrity will work remote role with some travel to customer locations.

Responsibilities for the Systems Architect - Signal Integrity:

• 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.

Qualifications for the Systems Architect - Signal Integrity:

• 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).

Compensation/Benefits for the Systems Architect - Signal Integrity:

• Salary Range: $140,000 – $190,000 depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Holidays.

This job opens for applications on 10/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Keywords: Cable Backplane, Systems Architecture, High‑Speed Interconnect, Signal Integrity, Electro-Mechanical Design, OEM Support, Thermal Analysis, CAD Modeling, ProE, SolidWorks, Engineering Leadership, Connector Design, System Architecture, Data Center Hardware, Telecom Hardware, High‑Speed Cables, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical

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