$210,000–$260,000 Per Year
10-Gigabit Ethernet, Computer Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Debugging Skills, Design Services, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Manufacturing, Engineering, Ethernet, Hardware Administration, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Debugging, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, PCI Express (PCI-E), People Management, Performance Testing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board Design, Product Lifecycle, Product Testing, Reliability Testing, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Signal Integrity, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems Hardware, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Validation Testing
Piper Companies is seeking a System Hardware Design Engineer to support advanced hardware development within the high‑performance computing and electronics manufacturing industry onsite near San Jose, CA. The ideal System Hardware Design Engineer role is ideal for a staff‑caliber board‑level designer who thrives in hands‑on system integration, board bring‑up, and high‑speed interface validation while influencing overall system architecture.
Responsibilities of the System Hardware Design Engineer:
- Lead system‑level PCB board design efforts with a focus on high‑speed interfaces and overall board behavior.
- Own board bring‑up, debugging, and lab‑based hardware validation activities.
- Execute characterization, performance testing, and signal integrity validation; provide structured feedback to internal design teams.
- Drive product qualification, including compliance testing and reliability validation.
- Work closely with contract manufacturers and manufacturing partners to support build, test, and production readiness.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate chips, modules, and critical components; collaborate directly with component vendors.
- Guide overall system design direction, acting as a lead/architect within the hardware organization.
Qualifications of the System Hardware Design Engineer:
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with multiple full product lifecycle completions (design through production).
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
- Demonstrated expertise in board bring‑up and hardware debugging (must‑have).
- Strong high‑speed board design experience, including PCI Express Gen 5 (or newer) and 10G+ Ethernet.
- Deep understanding of signal integrity and system‑level PCB behavior.
- Hands‑on experience with SI tools, with strong preference for HyperLynx; Ansys SI tools are a plus.
- Ownership mindset with the ability to influence technical direction without formal people management responsibility.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Compensation for the System Hardware Design Engineer:
- Salary range: $210,000 - $260,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
This job opens for applications on 6/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Senior Electrical Engineer, System Hardware Design Engineer, Board-Level Design, PCB Systems Design, High-Speed Interfaces, PCIe Gen5, PCI Express Gen 6, Ethernet, Signal Integrity, SI Engineering, Board Bring-Up, Hardware Debug, Lab Validation, Compliance Testing, Reliability Testing, Product Qualification, System Architecture, Hardware Architect, HyperLynx, Ansys SI, High-Speed PCB, Systems Engineering
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