Associate Systems Engineer

Cubic Corporation•San Diego, CA

2d•$15 - $35

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Secure Communications Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in the design, development, and implementation of military radio communication systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to challenging projects, building a strong foundation for a career in this dynamic field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering (e.g., Telecommunications Engineering).
Solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis, electromagnetic theory, and signal processing.
Solid understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices.
Basic knowledge of wireless communication principles and technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi).
Familiarity with RF testing equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators) and simulation software (e.g., MATLAB).
Ability to work primarily in an office setting but may require occasional field visits which could involve working outdoors or in various environments.
Must be able to lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama.
Experience with CAD software for schematics and layouts.
Experience with Model-Based-Systems-Engineering (MBSE) tools.
Any relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)).
Prior internship or project experience related to RF or wireless communication systems.
Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++) for automation or data analysis.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of secure radio communication systems and components, such as antennas, transceivers, and digital signal processing units.
Support the development and implementation of system architectures and specifications based on project requirements.
Participate in the evaluation and selection of hardware and software components, considering factors like performance, cost, and compliance with regulations.
Conduct laboratory and field testing of RF equipment, analyzing data and generating detailed reports to document findings.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to radio communication systems, including hardware, software, firmware and signal interference problems.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, requirements including design documents, test procedures, and user manuals.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including senior engineers, project managers, and technicians.
Stay informed about industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices in radio communications engineering.
May assist with the installation and configuration of radio communication systems and equipment.

Benefits

Cubic pay range: 16.50 – 24.18 – 31.43 USD Hourly plus 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.
Cubic Pay Range: $15.00 - $35.00 + 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.
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.