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Senior Systems Engineer

Cubic Corporation
Fort Belvoir, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
Business Unit

Cubic Defense

Company Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Systems Engineer to join our team. This role involves overseeing and executing interdependent systems engineering activities, including detailed requirements breakdown, system administration, system design, integration, and problem-solving, requiring sophisticated analytical techniques.

The Systems Engineer manages tasks of moderate scope, works independently on problems of diverse scope, and creates innovative solutions based on analysis and evaluation of various factors. This position requires a customer-focused attitude, strong communication skills, a commitment to high-quality service delivery, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct and oversee hardware/software integration, system-level integration testing, and requirement verification, ensuring compliance with established requirements and project standards.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders, internal and external, to communicate technical concepts, resolve problems, and influence decision-making on technical matters.
  • Prepare technical reports, system documentation, and test plans while ensuring clarity and compliance with project requirements.
  • Sound troubleshooting approach and problem-solving skills.
  • Work on-site in the Springfield customer office.

Background And Experience

  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing.
  • Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems (RedHat, CentOS, etc.) and Windows systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
  • Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to ensure high levels of availability and security.
  • Creating and maintaining documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently, with supervision only at critical review points, and make substantial decisions impacting project success.
  • Prior experience supporting federal agencies or working in a government contracting role.

Required Qualifications

  • DoD TS/SCI clearance with CI poly eligibility.
  • At least one DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security , CEH, CISSP, GSEC, Cloud ).
  • 5 years of professional experience system administration/engineering, or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline—or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Cubic Pay Range

$113,000.00 - $143,000.00 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

Salary : $113,000 - $143,000

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