Systems Engineer IV

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to lead technical efforts throughout the full lifecycle of complex software and hardware engineering projects. This role is pivotal in the design, execution, and integration of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry standards, and contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate will serve as the technical authority from pre-award through project completion or transition to operations, providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership across systems engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assume full technical responsibility for projects from initiation through deployment or operational handoff and act as a main technical contact for external clients
• Systems Design & Integration: Define system-level architecture, requirements, KPIs, and acceptance criteria, oversee the design and integration of both internal and third-party systems, lead design reviews and ensure traceability from concept through deployment.
• Lead the development of end-to-end technical solutions, encompassing both hardware and software components and support proposal efforts, including requirements analysis, feasibility assessments, and technical reviews
• Provide expert guidance during system development, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Develop, review, and approve detailed technical documentation, including design documents, installation guides, and customer-specific deliverables.
• Direct and support system integration and testing efforts across FAT, SIT, SAT, and OAT phases.
• Collaborate with Mobilization and O&M teams to ensure a smooth handover and support post-deployment issues as needed.
• Collaborate closely with Project Management and PMO teams to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Your profile:

• Experience leading the development and design of end-to-end technical solutions, including requirements analysis, feasibility assessments, and technical reviews
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering with at least 5+ years professional experience
• Experience and ability to collaborate, partner and communicate with external clients including delivering technical presentations and engaging with clients.
• Detail-oriented and have the ability and desire to operate in ambiguity
• Demonstrated leadership in technical project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in system architecture, WBS development, and engineering process design.
• Expertise in requirements management, risk assessment, change control, and defect resolution.
• Proficient in system modeling tools, documentation platforms, and integration methodologies.

• 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.