Lead Systems Engineer - Azure & Mobility Solutions

Kapsch TrafficCom North America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

11 paid holidays

401(k)

No-cost medical insurance for employee

FSA option

Job summary

Kapsch TrafficCom North America seeks a highly experienced Lead Systems Engineer to own end-to-end solutions across software, hardware, cloud, and third-party systems. This role leads technical direction, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and acts as the primary technical authority for tolling and mobility projects in North America.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in systems engineering, strong Azure experience, and proven client-facing communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• At least seven years in Systems Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience delivering technical presentations to customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Assume full technical ownership for projects from bid to deployment and handoff.
• Define system-level architecture, requirements, KPIs, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead design and integration of internal and third-party systems with traceability.
• Develop end-to-end technical solutions across hardware, software, and cloud components.
• Support proposals through requirements analysis and solution development.
• Lead technical workshops and advise customers on optimal solutions.
• Provide leadership through system development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to ensure delivery.
• Lead cloud-based discussions and simplify complex technical concepts for customers.
• Identify risks, manage changes, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Technical leadership

Client communication

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Kapsch TrafficCom North America seeks a highly experienced Lead Systems Engineer to own end-to-end solutions across software, hardware, cloud, and third-party systems. This role leads technical direction, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and acts as the primary technical authority for tolling and mobility projects in North America.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in systems engineering, strong Azure experience, and proven client-facing communication skills.