Talent.com
Chief Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer
Chief Systems Engineer, Principal Systems EngineerCubic Corporation • Tullahoma, TN, US
Chief Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer

Chief Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer

Cubic Corporation • Tullahoma, TN, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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!

Chief Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer page is loaded

Chief Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer

Apply locations Tullahoma, Tennessee time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ_45361

Business Unit :

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company 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 :

The Chief Systems Engineer (CSE), Principal Systems Engineering is a leading practitioner, functioning as the sole engineering authority for assigned programs. The Principal Systems Engineer leverages broad expertise across specialized fields or several related disciplines to lead complex systems engineering efforts and guide program systems ensuring alignment with CTS architecture standards. This role will work on advanced electronic and software-intensive systems, providing technical direction and thought leadership. The position requires significant conceptual thinking, creativity, and independent judgment to address unique, complex issues and drive results that impact broader company functions. The Principal Systems Engineering will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional projects, and serve as a recognized subject matter expert.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

  • 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.
  • BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE :

  • 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.
  • Strong technical leadership experience on complex programs.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and work on significant issues impacting broader business goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Significant experience collaborating across departments and with external stakeholders, using persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
  • Experience with Automated Fare Collection (AFC) and / or Transportation Systems (hardware and software) is highly preferred.
  • Significant experience with architecture viewpoints, visually representing resource flows, system elements and attributes, and business logic.
  • Significant experience with any combination of application software, database, embedded software, and device integration.
  • Experience with hardware / software integration, system verification, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, IEEE).
  • Strong experience with systems modeling tools such as UML, SysML and familiarity with NIST compliance, and ISO standards.
  • Experience in test automation (e.g., JUnit / TestNG, Selenium, TestComplete, Jenkins, TestRail) and programming languages such as C, C++, Java or Python is preferred.
  • Proficiency in tools such as DOORS, JIRA, or other systems engineering and project management platforms.
  • Record of delivering working solutions, with specific examples provided.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet customer and project requirements.
  • Cubic Pay Range :

    $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 + 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.

    LI-JM1

    Worker Type : Employee

    Similar Jobs (1)

    Principal Systems Engineer

    locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago

    J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    System Engineer • Tullahoma, TN, US

    Related jobs
    Onsite Supervisor

    Onsite Supervisor

    Staffmark Group • Lynchburg, TN, United States
    Full-time
    We are currently hiring an Onsite Supervisor.Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for impacting lives and our community. The Onsite Supervisor plays a critical and strategic role in delivering...Show more
    Last updated: 17 days ago • Promoted
    Avionics Technician

    Avionics Technician

    Staffmark Group • Cowan, TN, United States
    Permanent
    Are you passionate about aviation and skilled in avionics systems? We're looking for a talented and detail-driven Avionics Technician to join our team! In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part...Show more
    Last updated: 13 days ago • Promoted
    Shift Manager

    Shift Manager

    Sonic • Monteagle, TN, US
    Full-time
    Hot burgers, cold shakes, and little moments of magic right in the neighborhood.At SONIC, we do things a little differently. We find the fun, the moment of chill in the every-day.Working at SONIC, y...Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
    DCS CASE MANAGER 1 • - EG - 04012025- 66745

    DCS CASE MANAGER 1 • - EG - 04012025- 66745

    State of Tennessee • Lewisburg, TN, United States
    Full-time +1
    State of Tennessee Job Information.LOCATION OF (350) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, STATEWIDE. The DCS Case Manager 1 • position ha...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sr. Data Engineer

    Sr. Data Engineer

    Archarithms Inc • Tullahoma, TN, US
    Full-time
    If you are ready to grow your career and change the world with us, then join the Arcarithm team!.We are located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.At ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    KFC Shift Manager

    KFC Shift Manager

    KFC • Meridianville, AL, US
    Full-time
    Join KBP Foods' KFC franchise as a Shift Manager and lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional customer service at one of our bustling locations. As a pivotal part of the restaurant's ...Show more
    Last updated: 14 days ago • Promoted
    Side Hustle Project Lead

    Side Hustle Project Lead

    Finance Buzz • Wartrace, Tennessee, US
    Full-time +1
    We’re offering a role for someone who wants to lead their own side-income project in their spare time.You’ll explore various proven side hustles, select the ones that fit your lifestyle, and run th...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Physician / Hospitalist / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / Locums Hospitalist Job in Tennessee Job

    Physician / Hospitalist / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / Locums Hospitalist Job in Tennessee Job

    MD Staff, LLC • Wartrace, Tennessee, United States
    Permanent
    Locum Tenens Hospitalist Opportunity in Tennessee.We are currently seeking experienced Hospitalists to join our team near Wartrace, Tennessee. This 136-bed, award-winning hospital has a strong reput...Show more
    Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
    Physician / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / Locums Traumatic Brain Injury / General Medicine Job in Tennessee Job

    Physician / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / Locums Traumatic Brain Injury / General Medicine Job in Tennessee Job

    MD Staff, LLC • Wartrace, Tennessee, United States
    Permanent
    Traumatic Brain Injury / General Medicine physician needed for a locum practice in Tennessee ASAP - ongoing PRN - as needed basis. Willing to accept these specialties : Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R Th...Show more
    Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
    Part-Time Side Work - Earn on Top of Your Day Job

    Part-Time Side Work - Earn on Top of Your Day Job

    Finance Buzz • Wartrace, Tennessee, US
    Part-time +1
    We’re looking for people interested in a part-time remote opportunity to supplement their main income.This position is ideal for professionals, freelancers, and anyone who wants to improve their fi...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

    Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

    L3Harris Technologies • NEW MARKET, Alabama, United States
    Full-time
    L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Design Engineer

    Design Engineer

    Valmont Industries, Inc. • TN, US
    Full-time
    Remote Office Remote Office Tennessee 99999Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways.O...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

    Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

    L3Harris Technologies • HAZEL GREEN, Alabama, United States
    Full-time
    L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Director, Application Engineering

    Director, Application Engineering

    MCKESSON • TN, United States
    Full-time
    It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.Our people are the foundation of our success.By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have t...Show more
    Last updated: 23 days ago • Promoted
    AI Engineer

    AI Engineer

    KANINI • TN, United States
    Full-time
    Location : Nashville TN / Denver CO.Employment Type : Full-time / Contract.We are looking for highly skilled.GitHub Copilot, Glean, and other generative AI tools. The ideal candidate will be able to d...Show more
    Last updated: 5 days ago • Promoted
    Order Picker

    Order Picker

    Walmart • Morrison, TN
    Full-time
    As an Order Picker at Walmart, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently selecting merchandise from storage locations to fulfill customer orders or replenish inventory for Walmart stor...Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
    Director of Site Services

    Director of Site Services

    MCKESSON • TN, United States
    Full-time
    It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.Our people are the foundation of our success.By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have t...Show more
    Last updated: 20 days ago • Promoted
    Call Center Representative

    Call Center Representative

    Butler Aerospace and Defense • Lewisburg, TN, US
    Temporary
    Manage large amounts of incoming calls.Generate sales leads Identify and assess customers' needs to achieve satisfaction. Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through ope...Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted