Transportation Systems Solution Engineer

Transportation Systems Solution Engineer

Remote Position

Location: Remote (U.S. Based) | Headquarters: Buffalo, NY EST

Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time / W2 ONLY

Position Summary

StaffRight Associates is looking for a Systems Solution Engineer to serve as the critical technical link between our client s engineering departments and their customer base. In this role, you will own the technical lifecycle of advanced transportation technologies, specifically focusing on IP-based Passenger Information Systems (PIS) and CCTV for Rolling Stock and Bus fleets.

You aren t just an engineer; you are a consultant and integrator who ensures complex electronic systems are designed, validated, and deployed to meet real-world transit demands.

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical Consulting: Act as the lead technical interface for customers, translating complex operational requirements into scalable, engineered solutions.

• System Architecture & Integration: Design and deploy integrated electronic suites, including:

  • IP-based Data Networks & Passenger Counting

  • Public Address (PA) & Passenger Information Systems (PIS)

  • CCTV & Security Surveillance

• Project Lifecycle Leadership: Guide systems from initial concept through hardware/software integration, validation, and final commissioning.

• Collaborative Design: Partner with R&D, Mechanical, and Electrical teams to ensure hardware and software align with customer specifications.

• Documentation & Agile Support: Maintain rigorous technical documentation and utilize JIRA to track tasks within an Agile framework.

• Training & Field Support: Lead workshops and design reviews; provide both remote and on-site technical training and troubleshooting.

Candidate Requirements

• Industry Pedigree: Proven track record of delivering technical projects within Automotive, Aeronautics, or Large-Scale Industrial sectors.

• Mobility: Ability to travel across North America (including overnights/weekends) and occasionally internationally.

• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience: 3 - 5 years in Systems Engineering or a high-level technical integration role.

• Networking: Deep knowledge of IP networking configuration and setup.

• Hardware: Strong command of electronic hardware and embedded systems.

• AV & Streaming: Expertise in VoIP, SIP, RTSP, and H.264 compression technologies.

• Preferred: Prior experience in Rail or Mobility technology environments.

• Communication: The ability to explain "the how" to technical teams and "the why" to non-technical customers.

• Problem Solving: A structured, analytical approach to troubleshooting in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.

• Autonomy: Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.