Mechanical Engineer

4090 Cubic Secure Communications, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance options

Well-being program

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components and systems for transportation technology. You will create detailed CAD models, perform analyses, and support prototypes through to manufacturing, collaborating with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 5–8 years of mechanical engineering experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Creo/NX/Inventor), and GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development or systems engineering.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools: SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5; manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, molding, casting, assembly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems to meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and schedule requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation.
• Perform analyses including tolerance stack-ups, thermal, structural, and vibration assessments.
• Support prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Develop test plans, execute tests, analyze results, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in the transition from development to manufacturing with engineering documentation.
• Interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve issues and improve producibility.
• Investigate field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company processes.
• Support continuous improvement for product quality, cost reduction, and ops efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Defense

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

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems that meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and schedule requirements.
• Generate and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, thermal analysis, structural analysis, vibration assessment, and reliability evaluations.
• Support prototype development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Develop test plans, execute testing, analyze results, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for product improvements.
• Support transition of products from development into manufacturing, including creation and release of engineering documentation.
• Interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve technical issues and support producibility improvements.
• Investigate field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5-8 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development, systems engineering, or related technical roles.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, casting, and assembly methods.
• Experience performing engineering analyses and interpreting test data.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, root cause analysis, and engineering change processes.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Experience with environmentally ruggedized products, defense systems, aerospace systems, or industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering and qualification testing.
• Project leadership experience or responsibility for subsystem ownership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable but not required.

Core Competencies

• Mechanical Design
• Product Development
• Engineering Analysis
• Technical Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication and Documentation

Must be able to obtain a security Clearance.

Cubic Pay Range: $100,800.00 - $108,100.00 + benefits.

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.

Worker Type: Employee

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that 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 challenges 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). Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks)
• life insurance options
• critical illness and accident coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• a pre-paid legal plan
• travel accident insurance
• an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account
• up to six weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
• backup childcare
• pet care
• pet insurance
• virtual tutoring
• tuition reimbursement program

Work Schedule

Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation.

Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement.

Part‑time and hourly employees accrue paid time‑off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi‑weekly.

Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.

For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com.

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