Systems Architect - Mechanical Engineer

Piper Companies is looking for a Solutions Architect - Mechanical Engineer to join a rapidly scaling technology organization developing advanced high-speed cable backplane solutions used in AI/ML, hyperscale datacenters, and next-generation electronics located in the Bay Area, CA (preferred), Texas, or Remote with heavy travel . The ideal Solutions Architect - Mechanical Engineer will partner directly with top-tier engineering teams to architect cutting-edge interconnect solutions and drive customer-facing technical strategy.

Responsibilities for the Solutions Architect - Mechanical Engineer:

• Serve as the lead technical architect for high-speed cable backplane solutions supporting AI/ML and datacenter infrastructure-owning design strategy from concept through customer delivery.
• Work engineer-to-engineer with major hyperscale customers, providing deep technical guidance, whiteboarding, and system-level problem-solving.
• Influence and shape next-generation interconnect technology by collaborating closely with engineering, sales engineering, program management, and product teams.
• Travel frequently to customer sites across the Bay Area, Pacific West, Texas, and global locations to drive technical alignment and strengthen engineering partnerships.

Qualifications for the Solutions Architect - Mechanical Engineer:

• 10+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or similar role supporting interconnect systems, high-speed cables, connectors, or server/hardware architecture.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Deep understanding of signal integrity (SI), EMI/EMC, materials, tolerance analysis, mechanical design structure, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
• Proven customer-facing engineering experience engaging with highly technical teams
• Strong system-level understanding of server hardware, datacenter architecture, and how interconnect solutions integrate into compute environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Compensation/Benefits for the Solutions Architect - Mechanical Engineer:

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 base salary plus 10% annual bonus with potential to reach 20% based on company performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Holidays.

This job opens for applications on 3/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Solutions Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Cable Backplane, High-Speed Interconnects, Signal Integrity, SI, EMI/EMC, Datacenter Hardware, AI/ML Infrastructure, Hyperscale Computing, Server Architecture, Connectors, Cables, Connectivity, System Architecture, Hardware Engineering, Customer-Facing Engineering, Pre-Sales Engineering, Post-Sales Engineering, High-Speed Systems, Interconnect Design, Datacenter Architecture, Routing, Materials Engineering, Tolerance Analysis, PCB Systems, Hardware Systems, Bay Area Engineering, Remote Engineering Roles, Traveling Engineering Roles.

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