Systems Test Engineer

Business Unit:

Cubic Integrated Supply Chain

Company Details:

Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We're the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic.

Job Details:

Job Summary: The Systems Test Engineer is responsible for the conduct and execution of test activities at the system level across one or more products or projects. The incumbent will work with multiple internal engineering teams to develop system requirements analysis, system configuration data, and automated and/or manual test cases. Performs complex functional, operational, and environmental tests to evaluate performance of military electronic components, assemblies, chassis and systems in accordance with engineering and customer requirements. This position typically works under general supervision and direction.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets schematics, logic diagrams and test procedures.
• Coordinates test failure reporting and corrective actions with Quality Assurance, Reliability Engineering, and immediate supervision. Interfaces with engineering personnel to resolve design and test procedure change issues.
• Develops and corrects test procedures related to engineering requirements and drawings.
• Maintains an electronic database related to testing. Assists and trains lower-level technicians.
• Diagnoses, locates, and troubleshoots malfunctions and repairs on prototype and production equipment.
• Evaluates and analyzes test data and troubleshoots down to the component level.
• Works directly with engineers in support of a growing cross functional, multi-disciplined engineering group, working with complex systems at the unit and system level.
• Performs testing and troubleshooting in lab and field environments following test documentation and engineering instructions. Revises assembly instructions, test instructions and other documentation using MS Office and MS Visio.
• Works with Engineering, Quality Control, vendors and customers regarding testing and performance issues.
• Designs, manufactures, tests, documents specialized test jigs and test circuits for use in production and engineering test.
• Creates test set-ups and runs system-testing, sub-assembly testing and board level troubleshooting while at temperature.
• Assists Engineering in design, assembly, test, and development of prototype electronic assemblies.
• Prepares and revises test procedures or specifications.
• Reports status of ongoing test activities to immediate supervisor.
• Calibrates or repairs failed test equipment.
• Assembles and disassembles test systems or deliverable equipment using basic hand tools.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Must be a United States Citizen. Active Secret Security Clearance preferred, or able to obtain Secret Security Clearance. Two year college degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or other related technical discipline plus a minimum of two years of experience, or combined education and experience equivalent. Must be able to perform the following physical requirements. CLIMBING - Ascending or descending using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. KNEELING - Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. LIFTING - Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. CRAWLING - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. EXPOSURE TO WEATHER - Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time. Must be willing and able to work overtime as required. Requires thorough familiarity with test equipment. Must understand the operation of and have experience setting up and using multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal sources, spectrum and network analyzers and other types of test equipment. Must have a good working knowledge of RF, analog and microwave circuits. Must be familiar with ISO 9001 and 9002. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to follow written and verbal directions prioritize work, complete multiple tasks, work under deadlines, concentrate and apply craft skills.

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 need.

Worker Type:

Employee