Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer in Durham, NC to join a leading healthcare technology organization focused on advancing pharmacy automation and medication management solutions. The Sr. Staff Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across the development and ongoing enhancement of complex electromechanical systems, helping drive innovation, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This is a six month contract opportunity with opportunity for conversion. Responsibilities of the Sr. Staff Systems Engineer: • Lead systems engineering efforts for advanced pharmacy automation products from concept development through post-market support. • Establish system-level requirements, architecture frameworks, and technical specifications while ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory standards. • Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and system evaluations to support product reliability and patient safety. • Partner with software, hardware, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated product solutions. • Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and support continuous improvement initiatives across development processes. Qualifications of the Sr. Staff Systems Engineer: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another related STEM discipline. • 8+ years of systems engineering experience supporting complex electromechanical, automation, robotics, or medical device products. • Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements development, verification, validation, and product lifecycle management. • Experience utilizing requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama Connect, or similar platforms. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor engineering professionals. Compensation for the Sr. Staff Systems Engineer includes: • Salary range depends on experience • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and holiday This job opens for applications on 10/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Sr. Staff Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering, Medical Devices, Pharmacy Automation, Robotics, Electromechanical Systems, Verification & Validation, Risk Management, DOORS, Jama Connect, Healthcare Technology #LI-MM7 #LI-HYBRID