Senior Specialist Support Engineer

Yunex Traffic; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k with company match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Yunex Traffic seeks a Senior Support Engineer with hands-on traffic signal controller experience to support SEPAC environments on m60, 2070, and Blade controllers. You will diagnose controller hardware and software issues, analyze logs, and coordinate with field technicians to ensure reliable intersection performance.

The role requires deep understanding of traffic operations, timing plans, and networked communications, with collaboration across engineering teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
• 5–10 years of experience supporting traffic signal systems or ITS field infrastructure.
• Direct experience with traffic signal controllers (m60, 2070, blade, or comparable).
• Experience supporting or configuring SEPAC or equivalent controller software.
• Strong understanding of traffic signal operations, timing plans, coordination, TSP, and preemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced remote support for SEPAC controller software on m60, 2070, and blade traffic controllers.
• Diagnose issues involving controller operation, firmware behavior, timing configuration, and field device integration.
• Analyze logs, trace files, and configuration data to identify root causes in live traffic environments.
• Troubleshoot communication between controllers and central systems, including interface, protocol, and network issues.
• Perform system health checks focusing on controller stability and communications integrity.
• Collaborate with field technicians and engineering teams to resolve issues and validate corrective actions.
• Escalate software or firmware defects with clear technical documentation and root cause analysis.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of incidents, configurations, and resolutions.
• Guide customers and field personnel on controller configuration, diagnostics, and best practices.
• Support software upgrades, deployments, and customer onboarding activities related to controller systems.
• Contribute to knowledge base development including troubleshooting guides and reusable support materials.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement of controller configurations and support processes.
• Support controller-to-center interactions when ATMS integration issues are involved.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

SEPAC

Controller diagnostics tools

Network diagnostic tools

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Support Engineer with hands-on experience in traffic signal controller systems to support SEPAC software environments running on our m60, 2070, and Blade controllers. This role is focused controller-level functionality including timing, firmware behavior, communications, and field integration. The position requires strong troubleshooting capability across controller hardware, software, and communications interfaces to ensure reliable intersection performance. While the primary focus is on field controllers, the role requires working knowledge of central systems (ATMS platforms) to support end-to-end issue resolution between the field and system backend. This is a specialized transportation systems role - not a general IT, cloud, or software development position. To ensure alignment with the role: Applicants must have direct experience with traffic signal controllers and field-integrated transportation systems. Backgrounds limited to general IT support, software development, system administration, or cloud-only roles without traffic/ITS experience will not meet the minimum qualifications. Successful candidates are self-directed learners who proactively build relationships, seek information across organizational boundaries, and operate effectively with limited day-to-day supervision. The role supports products with active enhancement backlogs, complex customer environments, and evolving business priorities. Success requires comfort operating in a dynamic environment while maintaining customer focus and execution discipline.

What You Will Do

• Provide advanced remote support for SEPAC controller software on m60, 2070, and blade traffic controllers.
• Diagnose issues involving controller operation, firmware behavior, timing configuration, and field device integration.
• Analyze logs, trace files, and configuration data to identify root causes in live traffic environments.
• Troubleshoot communication between controllers and central systems, including interface, protocol, and network issues.
• Perform system health checks focusing on controller stability and communications integrity.
• Collaborate with field technicians and engineering teams to resolve issues and validate corrective actions.
• Escalate software or firmware defects with clear technical documentation and root cause analysis.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of incidents, configurations, and resolutions.
• Guide customers and field personnel on controller configuration, diagnostics, and best practices.
• Support software upgrades, deployments, and customer onboarding activities related to controller systems.
• Contribute to knowledge base development including troubleshooting guides and reusable support materials.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement of controller configurations and support processes.
• Support controller-to-center interactions when ATMS integration issues are involved.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience supporting traffic signal systems or ITS field infrastructure.
• Direct experience with traffic signal controllers (m60, 2070, blade, or comparable platforms).
• Experience supporting or configuring controller software such as SEPAC (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of traffic signal operations, timing plans, coordination, TSP, and preemption.
• Experience troubleshooting across controller software, firmware, communications, and hardware interfaces.
• Working knowledge of controller-to-center communications and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with ATMS platforms sufficient to troubleshoot integration-related issues.
• Experience with NTCIP or other traffic controller communication standards.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools, logs, and trace analysis to resolve issues.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and customer communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directly supporting SEPAC environments in production.
• Experience with controller hardware testing or lab environments.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting traffic controller cabinets and field deployments.
• Industry certifications related to ITS, networking, or controller technologies.
• Experience working with live intersection deployments and field technicians.
• Knowledge of system performance analysis and optimization techniques.

Tools & Technologies

• Controller diagnostic and configuration tools
• SEPAC controller software and utilities
• Network and communications diagnostic tools
• Log and trace analysis tools
• CRM / case systems (e.g., HubSpot, Freshdesk, or similar)
• Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools

Core Competencies & KSAs

• Focus on Results: Delivers reliable controller-level system support aligned with operational performance and service commitments.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates deep expertise in traffic signal controllers, SEPAC software, firmware behavior, and field integration.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in controller configurations, diagnostics, and support documentation.
• Customer Service Orientation: Provides clear guidance and effective solutions to customers, and field personnel in operational environments.
• Analytical Thinking: Interprets controller data, logs, and system interactions to diagnose technical issues and identify root causes.
• Problem-Solving: Applies structured troubleshooting methodologies to resolve complex controller and integration issues.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders across field, customer, and engineering teams.
• Responsiveness: Acts promptly to address operational issues impacting live traffic systems.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with field teams, central system engineers, and development organizations to drive resolution.

Work Environment

• Primarily remote or office-based work environment
• Occasional travel to customer sites or field locations
• Exposure to time-sensitive support scenarios impacting live traffic operations
• Participation in after-hours or on-call rotations may be required
• Collaboration with customers and teams across multiple regions and time zones

Who Should Apply

• Traffic signal or ITS support engineering
• Controller specialists (SEPAC, 2070, m60, Blade, or similar etc.)
• Field-integrated systems support in transportation or mobility environments
• Engineers supporting operational infrastructure systems

Who Is Not a Fit

• General IT help desk or desktop support
• Pure software development roles (no field systems exposure)
• General cloud engineering or system administration
• IT environments without traffic systems or integrated infrastructure

About Us

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.

Our Commitment

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks, and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.

Why Yunex Traffic?

• Opportunity for professional and personal growth with a dynamic team.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent health, vision, and dental plans.
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Competitive 401k plan with Employer matching.
• Educational assistance is available.
• Career development and Product Training.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Yunex Traffic is an Equal Opportunity and Affidive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.