Systems Test Engineer

Cubic Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Systems Test Engineer at Cubic Corporation will contribute to testing military communication systems, focusing on automated and manual testing in a continuous integration environment. You will work across engineering disciplines to derive testing requirements and ensure quality prior to customer release, with DoD security clearance required.

Hands-on testing covers software and hardware interfaces, RF equipment, and networked systems, while collaborating closely with developers to produce

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline plus two years related experience, or an applicable Master’s degree.
• Experience with testing at system level and without direct supervision.
• Experience with configuration and test of IP-based networks is required.

Responsibilities

• Test software and hardware in communication system architectures.
• Create and execute manual test cases across component, integration, and UAT testing.
• Develop, maintain, and run automated test suites within a CI environment.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to design test plans and reports.
• Reproduce and diagnose issues, verify fixes, and ensure system quality before release.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

CI/CD

Test planning

System testing

DoD clearance

Education

Engineering or Scientific Discipline degree

Master’s degree

Tools

IP-based networks

DOORs

JIRA

RF test equipment

Job description

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).

Job Summary

The Systems Test Engineer will help deliver the quality and performance of military communication system development programs. The role is hands on and requires a self-motivated approach working collaboratively in a continuous integration environment. This role will involve working closely with all Engineering functional disciplines that includes leveraging shift-left methods to understand a complex domain and product. The candidate will focus on contributing to the development of automated functional integration tests and end-to-end tests for overall system testing within an Agile environment. The role will also involve manual testing of components and integration testing in a System. This position typically works under close supervision and direction. You will collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals who are as passionate about their work as you are and are committed to delivering only the highest quality solutions. DoD Security Clearance required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing software and Hardware involving communication system architectures.
• Create and execute manual test cases during component testing, integration testing and UAT testing.
• Create and maintain automated test cases, execute test suites, review and diagnose reported bugs, and ensure overall system quality prior to a customer release.
• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value added feedback.
• Work with the engineering teams to derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle.
• Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes.
• Work closely with software and Hardware developers to create test plans, test cases, test procedures and test reports.
• Knowledgeable of communication system architectures.
• Knowledgeable of multi-band phased-array antennas and analog/digital beamforming.
• Knowledgeable of point-to-point and multi-node network communication waveforms and associated radio/modem processing.
• Participates in the bidding process.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Four-year college degree in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline plus two years related experience, or an applicable Master’s degree.
• Experience must be directly related to the planning and performance of system level testing.
• Experience must include performing test activities without requiring direct supervision.
• Experience with configuration and test of IP based networks is required.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Able to prioritize, complete multiple tasks and work under deadlines.
• Demonstrate people-oriented practices.
• Must have strong presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to keep detailed records of work in a database or spreadsheet.
• DoD Security Clearance required.

Preferred Skills

• DOD and communications-related systems test experience preferred.
• AS9100, SEI CMMI, and/or Lean/Agile development knowledge and experience preferred.
• Experience with RF test equipment (SA, NA, SigGen, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Also, knowledge of Requirements (DOORS), Task and Bug Tracking/Management using JIRA is desired.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business needs.

Cubic Pay Range

Cubic Pay Range: $82,000.00 - $102,000.00 + 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.

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