Senior Software Engineer

Company: Cubic Corporation
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Hello! To apply to the job you were interested in, please create a Workday account. If you already have an account, please sign in. We look forward to learning more about you!Business Unit:Cubic DefenseCompany 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:This is a contingent position for 6-8 months.Performs complex software engineering tasks. Provides technical software expertise to research, design, develop, and test engineering activities. Reviews project progress and evaluates results. Estimates costs and schedules, and provides technical inputs for proposal efforts. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise for software development/engineering programs, and interfaces with team members and managers.
• Outlines and communicates the most appropriate technical approach for software project activities.
• Determines the technical direction and strategy for solving complex, significant or major issues.
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves software technical issues.
• Plans and evaluates architectural design and identifies technical risks and associated ways to mitigate those risks.
• Prepares design proposals to reflect cost, schedule, and technical approaches.
• Recommends test control strategies, apparatus, and equipment.
• Defines test data requirements. Tests software and documents results.
• Prepares development software, codes software, and designs specific enhancements.
• Maintains liaison with subcontractor and vendor representatives.
• Conducts in-house design reviews and technical meetings.
• Applies expertise to all areas of software engineering and development.
• Interfaces with team members, management staff, subcontractors, and vendors.Minimum Job Requirements:This job is at a cleared facility; we can only hire US persons at this site. A US person is either a US citizen or a Permanent resident. Candidates for this position must have or be able to acquire a US secret clearance.
  • Four-year college degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline, plus a minimum of six years of related experience, or a master's degree with three years of experience.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in software development/engineering, developing state-of-the-art computer software, exercising creativity in technical direction and successful strategy development.
  • Ability to interpret technical contract requirements.
  • Proficiency using programming languages such as Java, C/C++/C#, Product Lifecycle Management, graphics, or other developmental software.
  • Ability to develop software in a Linux, Windows (Windows 10 and up), Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), or other PC environments. Experience with embedded processing is required.
  • Ability to use PC software such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, flowchart, and Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and interface with subcontractors and vendors.
  • Must be able to solve difficult engineering problems.
  • Able to prioritize work and complete tasks under deadline and budget guidelines.
  • Must be able to work in a lab environment and be able to use a computer.Candidates are required to have the following:Work in San Diego at Cubic's Balboa Avenue office.Secret clearance.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:Contingent WorkerAbout UsCubic 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, 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.
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