Senior Field Application Engineer

Cubic Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Corporation is seeking a Senior Field Application Engineer in Los Angeles, California. This role involves providing advanced field support and technical leadership, mentoring other engineers while ensuring the reliable operation of traffic signal and management equipment. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems, alongside training public agency staff.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, IMSA Level III Certification, and a minimum of five years’ experience. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of traffic signal field experience.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and technical guidance to Field Application Engineers.
• Support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of traffic equipment.
• Train public agency engineers on equipment operation and maintenance.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with electronic tools

Education

Four-year college degree in engineering or equivalent

IMSA Level III Certification

Tools

Traffic Management Systems

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Senior Field Application Engineer performs advanced field support while providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other FAEs. This role is responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of traffic signal and traffic management equipment. This is a critical field operations position supporting cities, counties, states, and other public agencies to ensure reliable, high‑performance system operation. The role works under general supervision and exercises significant independent judgment and decision‑making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to new and existing Field Application Engineers.
• Support the growth and development of field teams and contribute to process and performance improvements.
• Perform traffic signal turn‑on activities, including installation, setup, commissioning, and servicing of field equipment.
• Configure and support controllers and video detection systems.
• Troubleshoot traffic control cabinets and associated field equipment.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve equipment malfunctions using maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, electronic tools, and test equipment.
• Rework, repair, test, troubleshoot, and maintain traffic signal and traffic management equipment.
• Train public agency engineers and signal technicians on traffic signal equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, repairs, and field activities in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Assist in diagnosing and analyzing malfunctions in operational equipment and support corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as required to support operational and customer needs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Four‑year college degree in engineering related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of traffic signal field experience.
• IMSA Level III Certification required.
• Experience with Traffic Management Systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with electronic tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instruments.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to train and support customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work non‑standard hours to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving high‑quality results efficiently and safely.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.

Cubic Pay Range

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.