Systems Engineering Execution Intern

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

Job summary

Cubic Secure Comms is seeking a 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, lab testing, troubleshooting, and basic circuit and system design in a collaborative engineering environment.

You will assist with RF system planning, testing, integration, and data analysis, participate in prototype assembly and evaluations, and learn engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 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.

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.

Skills

RF communications

Electronics basics

Lab equipment

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in RF engineering while working alongside experienced professionals developing mission‑critical communication technologies.

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.