Lead Systems Engineer

Econolite

. Own cross-functional product design implementation, translating business and customer requirements into system-level requirements and architecture .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAnaheim • California • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering with a focus on cross-functional product design, system architecture, and integration across hardware, firmware, and cloud/IoT disciplines. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage requirements, and ensure compliance with ISO standards throughout the product development lifecycle.

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Systems EngineeringTechnical LeadershipIoT ConnectivityAgile MethodologiesRequirements Definition

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureEmbedded Software DevelopmentCloud IntegrationChip/SOM-Based PlatformsSensor InterfacesRequirements DecompositionVerification and ValidationTechnical Risk ManagementData PipelinesDevice-to-Cloud Communication

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsStakeholder Alignment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Systems EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Traffic TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyIndustrial TechnologyISO StandardsAgile Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own cross-functional product design implementation, translating business and customer requirements into system-level requirements and architecture
Drive team and schedule alignment across hardware development, embedded software development, and IoT/cloud integration teams throughout the product development lifecycle
Define and maintain system architecture, including interfaces and dependencies between hardware, firmware, and cloud/IoT layers
Lead requirements decomposition and traceability from product/customer needs down to component-level specifications
Facilitate technical trade-off decisions across hardware, firmware, and cloud disciplines
Coordinate system-level integration, verification, and validation activities across engineering teams
Identify and manage cross-team technical risks and dependencies, escalating and resolving blockers proactively
Partner with hardware engineering on chip/SOM selection, sensor integration (camera, radar, LiDAR), and edge component architecture
Partner with firmware/software teams on embedded architecture, IoT connectivity, and cloud integration strategy
Support development and ISO process compliance across the full product development lifecycle
Champion agile methodologies adapted for multi-discipline hardware/software/cloud systems development
Represent systems engineering in product planning, design reviews, and stakeholder communications
Report to the Director of Hardware Engineering and collaborate with product organization and engineering leads across hardware, firmware, and cloud/IoT teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of systems engineering or equivalent experience, with significant work in traffic/automotive/industrial technology domains
3+ years in a technical leadership or lead role coordinating cross-functional engineering teams (hardware, firmware/embedded, and cloud/IoT)
Strong working knowledge of hardware development fundamentals, including chip/SOM-based compute platforms (e.g., NVIDIA or similar GPU-based platforms) and sensor interfaces (camera, radar, LiDAR)
Solid understanding of embedded/firmware software development and test practices and constraints
Experience with IoT connectivity and cloud integration architectures (device-to-cloud communication, data pipelines, remote management/OTA, security)
Demonstrated ability to own requirements definition and system architecture across multiple engineering disciplines
Experience working within formal development processes and ISO standards
Practical experience applying agile methodologies to hardware and systems-level engineering programs
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across product, hardware, firmware, and cloud teams
All candidates who accept employment will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening
For applicable roles, candidates who accept employment will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle/Driving Record screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus structure
Weekly pay
Weekly PTO accrual
Paid holidays
Various medical plans
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Direct deposit
Basic life insurance
LTD
401k discretionary match
Identity theft protection