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Cubic Corporation · 1 day ago

Senior Principal System Engineer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $230K/yr

8+ years exp

Cubic Corporation is a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation and defense. The Senior Principal System Engineer will lead complex systems engineering efforts, providing technical direction and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with architecture standards and drive results.

National SecurityTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the technical baseline for requirements, architecture, design

Direct design concepts, studies, and evaluates changes decisions to meet technical objectives

Establish, track, monitor, and report System Engineering Leading Indicators

Execute sole technical decision authority on a program through the system lifecycle

Chair internal reviews leading up to major milestone reviews and act as the Engineering approval stakeholder for major milestones

Lead the application of advanced engineering principles, procedures, and techniques to perform systems engineering tasks related to the development of electronic and software-intensive systems and subsystems across programs

Serve as the primary technical consultant, guiding program teams on the most suitable technical approaches and solutions for complex challenges

Exercise independent judgment in evaluating advanced technical methods, techniques, and data to solve significant and unique issues across systems engineering disciplines

Direct 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 the development and application of innovative solutions and contribute to the advancement of company objectives and strategic goals

Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and knowledge transfer to ensure individual growth and organizational development

Oversee architectural design, system performance evaluations, and risk mitigation strategies, identifying both technical risks and creative ways to mitigate them

Maintain a strong awareness of technological advancements in systems engineering and actively contribute to the improvement of processes, policies, and methods across the organization

Interface with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and interdisciplinary teams to drive project success, ensuring that systems meet all performance, cost, and schedule requirements

Lead system design studies, evaluate technical risks, and communicate findings and advancements through briefings, presentations, and technical papers

Actively lead proposal efforts, offering technical advice, developing system architectures, and preparing cost estimates

Develop proposals for new business, including technical planning and cost estimation, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals

Participate in broader organization projects, requiring effective persuasion of diverse stakeholders and the ability to articulate advanced technical information to non-technical audiences

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

Qualification

Systems EngineeringComplex Problem SolvingTechnical LeadershipDOORSEPDMAll ChangeCommunication SkillsMentoringProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, plus a minimum of 12 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience; or a PhD with 5 years of experience in a related field

Strong technical leadership experience leading large complex programs

Demonstrated expertise in solving complex, ambiguous engineering problems and developing innovative solutions

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and work on significant issues impacting broader business goals

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior executives

Ability to work under project deadlines, applying advanced engineering judgment and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions

Knowledge of industry-standard software and systems tools, including DOORS, EPDM, and All Change, with the ability to lead technical discussions and make impactful decisions

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance, if necessary