Software Engineer (C++ / Networking)

Cubic Corporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Cubic Corporation is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer in Herndon, Virginia. The successful candidate will focus on developing reliable and performant systems, with responsibilities involving software implementation, design documentation, and functional requirement analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two years of software engineering experience, especially in programming with C/C++ in both Unix and Windows environments. Competitive pay range is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of software engineering experience.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Java, C/C++, and compilers.
• Experience developing software in various PC environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional requirements.
• Prepare design documentation for technical review.
• Implement software applications and data entry.
• Define and execute software test methods and procedures.

Skills

Programming languages (C/C++)

Software engineering fundamentals

Unix and Windows environments

Effective communication skills

Problem analysis and solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

PC software (word processing, databases)

Integrated development environments

Job description

Senior C++ Engineer

Business Unit: Cubic Defense

We’re looking for a senior C++ engineer with solid fundamentals and some experience working with networked systems. This role is hands‑on and focused on building reliable, performant systems—not heavy architecture or people management.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes functional requirements.
• Participates in design reviews under technical leadership.
• Prepares design documentation for review by technical leadership.
• Provides inputs into formal effort estimates to implement software work products.
• Performs data entry, writes programming code and implements software applications.
• Understands and works with peripheral elements of assigned software work products (runtime environments, databases, networks).
• Defines and executes software test methods and procedures.
• Participates in defect and enhancement management processes.
• Participates in design reviews and executes changes under direction of a technical lead.
• Collaborates with technical lead to develop design and feature changes.
• Utilizes company processes and approved tools for design and control of software work products.
• Maintains awareness of delivery schedules and quality criteria.
• Prepares software design, end user and/or system administration documentation.
• Engages in continuous self‑improvement of technical skills and improvements in programming techniques and toolsets.
• Recommends value added changes to existing coding practices, standards and tools.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Four‑year college degree in computer science, computer engineering or other related technical discipline.
• Two years of basic software engineering experience, including knowledge of programming languages such as "Java", "C/C++/C#", and experience with compilers, architecture, development, and operating systems.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, graphics or other developmental software.
• Experience developing software in Unix, Windows Server 2003/2008/Vista/XP/Windows 7 and up, integrated development environments or other PC environments.
• Ability to use PC software such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and flowchart, and computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to analyze and solve complex software engineering problems.
• Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks and work under deadline and budget guidelines.
• Must be able to work in a lab environment and use a computer.
• May be required to travel domestically and internationally, and work odd hours in line with customer requirements.
• Must be eligible for a DOD security clearance.

Cubic Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 + benefits.

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.

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