Systems Engineering Execution Intern

Cubic Transportation Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is seeking a Systems Electrical Engineering Intern for its Cubic Secure Comms unit. You will assist with RF communications system planning, testing, and validation in a collaborative engineering environment.

The internship provides hands-on experience with RF systems, lab testing, and data analysis, plus exposure to Jira/Confluence and basic prototype work. Strong teamwork and eagerness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of RF communications, electronics, and circuit theory.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and data analysis tools is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail; work well in a team.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to secure communications solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineer with RF communications system planning, testing, and validation.
• Support daily standup task tracking and Jira/Confluence usage.
• Collect, document, and analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in basic analysis activities and prototype assembly/verification.
• Follow engineering processes, documentation standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

RF communications

Electronics

Circuit theory

Lab equipment

Data analysis

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

Job Details

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: Systems Engineering Intern – RF Communications

Location: Cubic Secure Comms

Cubic Secure Comms is seeking a motivated Systems Electrical Engineering Intern to support the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced RF communication systems. This internship provides hands‑on experience with RF communications, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and basic circuit and system design in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Assist project engineer with RF communications system planning, testing, integration, and validation. Support daily standup task tracking. Learn and maintain jira tracking and confluence pages Collect, document, and analyze test data and prepare technical reports. Participate in basic analysis activities. Assist with prototype assembly, verification, and performance evaluations. Follow engineering processes, documentation standards, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Basic understanding of RF communications, electronics, and circuit theory. Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and data analysis tools is preferred. Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment. Eagerness to learn and contribute to innovative secure communications solutions.

Pay Range

• Cubic Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00 + 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

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. All regular, full-time and part‑time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment.

Cubic offers 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, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program.

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.

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