Piper Companies

Sr. Staff Systems Engineer

Piper Companies • $120K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive systems engineering experience, particularly with complex electromechanical and robotics products.
  • Expertise in the full product development lifecycle, including systems architecture and risk management.
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama Connect and methodologies such as FMEA and hazard analysis.
  • Strong skills in technical leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead systems engineering activities for pharmacy automation products throughout the full product lifecycle.
  • Perform system-level risk assessments, FMEA, hazard analysis, and troubleshooting for complex electromechanical systems.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation plans and protocols to ensure product performance and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Drive continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Sick leave as required by law.
Full Job Description
The Sr. Staff Systems Engineer is a Contract to Hire opportunity and allows you to work Hybrid in Durham, NC.

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• Lead systems engineering activities for pharmacy automation products throughout the full product lifecycle, including system requirements, architecture, design, and post-market support.
• Perform system-level risk assessments, FMEA, hazard analysis, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting for complex electromechanical systems.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans, protocols, and system-level testing to ensure product performance and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams while providing technical leadership, supporting design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.

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• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive systems engineering experience, including significant experience with complex electromechanical and robotics products.
• Expertise across the product development lifecycle, including systems architecture, requirements, integration, verification and validation, and risk management.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama Connect and methodologies including FMEA and hazard analysis.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

C̲o̲m̲p̲e̲n̲s̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲ f̲o̲r̲ t̲h̲e̲ S̲r̲ S̲t̲a̲f̲f̲ S̲y̲s̲t̲e̲m̲s̲ E̲n̲g̲i̲n̲e̲e̲r̲:
• Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Sr Staff Systems Engineer, Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering, Pharmacy Automation, Robotics, Electromechanical Systems, Systems Architecture, Requirements Management, DOORS, Jama Connect, Verification and Validation, V&V, FMEA, Hazard Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Systems Integration, Medical Devices, Healthcare Technology, Product Development Lifecycle, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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