Systems Test Engineer

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
82K-102K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Payments • Security • Transportation • Cybersecurity
The Role
Performs manual and automated system-level testing for military communication systems. Develops test cases, procedures, plans, reports, and continuous-integration test suites; executes component, integration, UAT, and end-to-end testing; diagnoses defects, verifies fixes, and collaborates with software and hardware teams. The role requires knowledge of communication architectures, IP networks, phased-array antennas, beamforming, radio/modem waveforms, and RF test equipment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Business Unit:Cubic Defense

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Job Summary: The Systems Test Engineer will help deliver the quality and performance of military communication system development programs. The role is hands on and requires a self-motivated approach working collaboratively in a continuous integration environment. This role will involve working closely with all Engineering functional disciplines that includes leveraging shift-left methods to understand a complex domain and product.

The candidate will focus on contributing to the development of automated functional integration tests and end-to-end tests for overall system testing within an Agile environment. The role will also involve manual testing of components and integration testing in a System. This position typically works under close supervision and direction.

You will collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals who are as passionate about their work as you are and are committed to delivering only the highest quality solutions.
DoD Security Clearance required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for testing software and Hardware involving communication system architectures. 
  • Create and execute manual test cases during component testing, integration testing and UAT testing.
  • Create and maintain automated test cases, execute test suites, review and diagnose reported bugs, and ensure overall system quality prior to a customer release.
  • Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value added feedback.
  • Work with the engineering teams to derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle.
  • Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes.
  • Work closely with software and Hardware developers to create test plans, test cases, test procedures and test reports.
  • Knowledgeable of communication system architectures.
  • Knowledgeable of multi-band phased-array antennas and analog/digital beamforming.
  • Knowledgeable of point-to-point and multi-node network communication waveforms and associated radio/modem processing.
  • Participates in the bidding process

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Four-year college degree in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline plus two years related experience, or an applicable Master’s degree. 
  • Experience must be directly related to the planning and performance of system level testing. 
  • Experience must include performing test activities without requiring direct supervision.
  • Experience with configuration and test of IP based networks is required. 
  • Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office applications. 
  • Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. 
  • Able to prioritize, complete multiple tasks and work under deadlines. 
  • Demonstrate people-oriented practices.  Must have strong presentation and organizational skills.  Ability to keep detailed records of work in a database or spreadsheet.
  • DoD Security Clearance required.

Preferred Skills:

  • DOD and communications-related systems test experience preferred.
  • AS9100, SEI CMMI, and/or Lean/Agile development knowledge and experience preferred. 
  • Experience with RF test equipment (SA, NA, SigGen, etc.) would be an advantage. Also, knowledge of Requirements (DOORS), Task and Bug Tracking/Management using JIRA is desired.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business needs.

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Cubic Pay Range:

$82,000.00 - $102,000.00 + benefits.

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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.

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Worker Type:

Employee

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.

Skills Required

  • Four-year college degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or an applicable master's degree
  • Two years of related experience, unless holding an applicable master's degree
  • Direct experience planning and performing system-level testing
  • Experience performing test activities without direct supervision
  • Experience configuring and testing IP-based networks
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under deadlines
  • Strong presentation and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain detailed records in a database or spreadsheet
  • DoD security clearance
  • DoD and communications-related systems test experience
  • Knowledge or experience with AS9100, SEI CMMI, and/or Lean/Agile development
  • Experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators
  • Knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management
  • Experience with JIRA task and bug tracking

Cubic Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cubic Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Cubic Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and mental health resources via an assistance program and virtual providers such as Talkspace and Ginger. Veteran-focused behavioral health support and access to a broad wellness network underscore depth of care.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave & Time Off Breadth: Time off options span paid holidays, paid sick days, flexible or unlimited vacation, floating holidays, bereavement leave, and flexible time off. Flexible work schedules and a remote work program complement these offerings in many roles.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellbeing initiatives include an employee assistance program, wellness programs, mental health benefits, and onsite amenities such as a gym and pet insurance. Recognition for wellness efforts and veteran-specific support further enhance lifestyle-oriented benefits.

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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.

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