Signal Integrity Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer in RTP NC, to join an organization within the electrical and electronic interconnect manufacturing industry with up to 30% travel in the U.S. The Signal Integrity Engineer will be a hands-on technical leader focused on system-level SerDes bring-up for cable and backplane designs, combining deep technical expertise with team leadership and global factory engagement. 

Responsibilities of the Signal Integrity Engineer:

• Lead ownership of high‑speed electrical validation activities including eye analysis, jitter measurements, BERT testing, TDR, and VNA evaluations.
• Create, execute, and document engineering and design validation test plans to ensure product performance and compliance.
• Partner closely with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and customer teams to resolve performance issues and support product releases.
• Design and enhance high‑speed test platforms and methodologies aligned with future product and technology roadmaps.
• Investigate test failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive corrective actions to improve overall signal integrity performance.

Qualifications of the Signal Integrity Engineer:

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering; Masters preferred.
• 8–10 years of signal integrity engineering experience with system-level SerDes bring-up.
• Engineering management experience.
• Strong background in Signal Integrity Engineering, electromagnetic simulations, and S-parameters.
• Experience with high-speed cables, backplanes, or interconnect systems.
• Proficiency with SI simulation and measurement tools (IBIS-AMI, HFSS/CST, TDR, VNA, BERT).
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Compensation for the Signal Integrity Engineer includes: 

• Salary range: $170,000 - $195,000 

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, sick leave if required by law, and holidays  

Keywords: Signal Integrity Manager, Signal Integrity Engineering, High‑Speed Interconnects, Cable & Backplane Systems, SI Validation, High‑Speed Cables, Global Manufacturing, Factory Support, RTP, NC

This job opens for applications on 06/05/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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