Manager, Systems Engineer

Cubic Corporation•New York, NY

About The Position

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). The Program Systems Engineer (PSE), Manager, Systems Engineer is a fully qualified practitioner, functioning as the technical manager on assigned programs. This role provides advanced technical leadership and systems engineering for the design, development, and integration of complex hardware and software systems. Using in-depth professional knowledge and experience, this role will oversee complex issues, developing solutions in creative and effective ways. The Senior Systems Engineer will guide projects through the entire system lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company objectives. Additionally, this role requires the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders while adapting communication styles to complex organizational challenges.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s degree, or 3 years with a PhD, or equivalent experience.
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, including system design, integration, testing, and lifecycle management.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex and difficult system design problems through creative and effective methods.
Strong technical leadership experience on complex programs.
Experience managing complex projects, including budget, schedule, and performance oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience collaborating across departments and with external stakeholders, using persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
Experience managing direct reports in a technical environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet customer and project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Automated Fare Collection (AFC) and/or Transportation Systems (hardware and software) is highly preferred.
Experience in test automation (e.g., JUnit/TestNG, Selenium, TestComplete, Jenkins, TestRail) and programming languages such as Java or Python.
Experience with following standard testing processes and utilizing tools like Linux, Windows, and knowledge of XML, SQL, and API testing (SOAP, REST).
Proficiency with systems modeling tools such as UML, SysML, and DOORS, and familiarity with PCI-DSS, NIST compliance, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

Define project concepts, develop objectives, and manage project resource needs.
Manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), budgets (burn rates, Earned Value, Estimate-at-Completion), technical performance, and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Execute systems engineering work products through all levels of the project and workflow through the product development teams.
Execute the application of existing principles while contributing to the development of new policies and ideas.
Leverage cross-disciplinary expertise to advance the organization's technical capabilities.
Direct technical teams in requirements decomposition, system design, development, and integration efforts.
Provide advanced technical oversight on project execution, ensuring that all system requirements, architectures, and designs align with customer and contract specifications and are decomposed through all system levels.
Tackle complex issues using advanced analysis and problem-solving skills.
Adapt existing methodologies and develop new approaches to address system challenges, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Serve as a technical consultant and project/program-level subject matter expert, advising internal teams and customers on complex matters.
Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure system solutions meet both technical and operational requirements.
Act as a liaison with customers and external partners, providing technical direction, influencing solution strategies, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Mentor junior team members, fostering technical growth and leadership development within the engineering team.
Lead risk assessments, trade studies, and system modeling to support decision-making and ensure that technical risks are mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead the development of system verification and validation plans, ensuring all system elements meet performance standards and customer requirements.
Actively contribute to proposal efforts, offering technical advice, developing system architectures, and preparing cost estimates.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
Actively participate in the refinement of systems engineering processes and practices, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.
Develop relationships with key partners, ensuring effective collaboration and communication to meet project objectives.
Manager personnel supporting the program in all administrative tasks to include timecards, performance management, talent management, and talent development.
Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System.
Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures.
Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of relevant organizations.

Benefits

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks)
life insurance options
critical illness coverage
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
a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
backup childcare
pet care
pet insurance
virtual tutoring
a tuition reimbursement program
flexible time-off arrangement (for full-time salaried employees)
paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave (for part-time and hourly employees)
11 paid holidays