Systems Engineer IV

Kapsch Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

11 paid holidays

401(k)

No-cost medical insurance option

FSA option

Job summary

Kapsch TrafficCom is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to own the technical direction across hardware, software, and networking for tolling and roadside infrastructure programs. You will lead a dispersed team, drive requirements end-to-end, and serve as the primary technical authority from bid through delivery and handoff.

The role emphasizes set engineering practices, client engagement, and a strong IT/networking focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related field.
• PE license strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience, IT and networking focus.
• 5+ years implementing technical solutions in systems engineering.
• 2+ areas across electrical, mechanical, civil, software, networking or security.
• CCNA/CCNP or other networking certification.
• Ability to lead technical conversations with customers.
• Strong presentation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Own requirements end-to-end and drive the technical path forward.
• Lead technical conversations with customers and guide cross-functional teams.
• Set technical direction for projects and ensure successful delivery.
• Engage with clients as the technical face of the program.

Skills

Technical leadership

Requirements engineering

Client communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Cisco networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP)

Data center knowledge

System integration

Job description

Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future. To learn more about our solutions and innovations, visit our website here.

Role Purpose

As Lead Systems Engineer, you'll hold the highest level of technical ownership on our Systems Engineering track joining a dispersed, cross-disciplinary team of hardware, software, and electrical engineers. You'll serve as the primary technical authority across the full project lifecycle, from bid phase through delivery and operational handoff, on high-visibility tolling and roadside infrastructure programs continuing to expand and evolve spanning networking, hardware, and data center work as the toll road doubles in capacity.

This is a role for someone who wants to set the technical direction for a project, model strong engineering practices, and be the face to the client — owning requirements end-to-end, and stepping in to drive the technical path forward whenever the team hits a roadblock.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience, ideally with a strong IT and networking focus (e.g., an IT Architect background).
• 5+ years implementing technical solutions, with a practical background in systems engineering (system architectures, interfaces and protocols, databases, frameworks).
• 4+ years of experience and expertise across two or more of: electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, software, database, networking, or security engineering.
• CCNA, CCNP, or another networking certification (our networking environment runs on Cisco).
• Experience and knowledge of requirements engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technical conversations with customers, make sound technical decisions, and guide successful cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical presentations while engaging with and managing client relationships.
• Curiosity, ownership, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset, balanced with strong team collaboration.

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior leadership.
• Background in tolling or traffic systems.
• Project management skills, with knowledge of business economics.
• Experience estimating time and effort for system functionalities.
• Familiarity with relevant international standards.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to solve complex problems that improve the daily lives of people around the world.
• Career growth, stability, and the opportunity to develop within a global organization.
• A full benefits package, including unlimited paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k), a no-cost medical insurance option for employees and eligible dependents, and an FSA option.

Take the next step in your career with Kapsch

We believe hiring is a human decision. AI supports some of the operational side of our process (things like interview scheduling and coordination), but every step that matters is handled by a person. Your application will be read, your interviews will be conducted, and your offer will be made by humans who are genuinely invested in getting it right.

Applicants must have working rights in the US and pass a background check.

Kapsch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact our TA team. Kapsch TrafficCom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Kapsch TrafficCom is a drug-free workplace.