Senior Systems Engineer

Cubic Corporation; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible time-off arrangement

Job summary

Cubic Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Engineer at their Fort Belvoir location. This role involves managing systems engineering activities, overseeing hardware/software integrations, and ensuring compliance with project standards. The ideal candidate will possess a DoD TS/SCI clearance and at least 5 years of experience in related fields.

The position offers a compensation range of $113,000.00 – $143,000.00, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in system administration/engineering or related fields.
• DoD TS/SCI clearance with CI poly eligibility.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hardware/software integration and system-level testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve problems.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Systems engineering processes

Unix/Linux systems

Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS)

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Project decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP)

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Defense

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and customer‑focused Systems Engineer to join our team. This role involves overseeing and executing interdependent systems engineering activities, including detailed requirements breakdown, system administration, system design, integration, and problem solving, using sophisticated analytical techniques. The Systems Engineer manages tasks of moderate scope, works independently on problems of diverse scope, and creates innovative solutions based on analysis and evaluation of various factors. The position requires a customer‑focused attitude, strong communication skills, a commitment to high‑quality service delivery, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to simplify daily journeys and provides defense capabilities to promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. Working on‑site at the Springfield customer office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and oversee hardware/software integration, system‑level integration testing, and requirement verification, ensuring compliance with established requirements and project standards.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, internal and external, to communicate technical concepts, resolve problems, and influence decision‑making on technical matters.
• Prepare technical reports, system documentation, and test plans while ensuring clarity and compliance with project requirements.
• Apply a systematic troubleshooting approach to resolve issues.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems (RedHat, CentOS, etc.) and Windows systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to ensure high levels of availability and security.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, with supervision only at critical review points, and make substantial decisions impacting project success.
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies or working in a government contracting role.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• DoD TS/SCI clearance with CI poly eligibility.
• At least one DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP, GSEC, Cloud+).
• 5+ years of professional experience in system administration/engineering, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline—or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation

Cubic Pay Range: $113,000.00 – $143,000.00 + benefits. The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreement, or other law.

Worker Type

Employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid disability coverage.
• Life insurance options, critical illness, and accident coverages.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre‑paid legal plan.
• Travel accident insurance and an employer‑funded lifestyle spending account.
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time‑off arrangement and 11 paid holidays.

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 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of 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.