Piper Companies is seeking a Systems Architect - Electrical Engineering in Austin TX to support an organization within the electrical interconnect manufacturing industry with up to 30% travel in the U.S. The Systems Architect - Electrical Engineering 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 Systems Architect - Electrical Engineering:
- 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 Systems Architect - Electrical Engineering:
- Bachelor''s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering required; 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 Systems Architect - Electrical Engineering includes:
- Salary range: $170,000 - $200,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options
This job opens for applications on 07/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Systems Architect, Electrical Engineering, Interconnect Systems, Cable Backplane, Electromechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering
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