Systems Architect - Electrical Engineering

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a senior-level Systems Architect – Electrical Engineering in Austin, TX to support an organization within the electrical interconnect manufacturing industry. This role involves up to 30% travel within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 of 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.

Pay

Salary range: $170,000 - $200,000 annually.

Benefits

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