Principal Project Engineer

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:

• Software Project Planning & Coordination
  
  
  

Define software requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and system engineers.

Develop and manage software development plans, schedules, and budgets.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and system integrators.

Design & Development Oversight

Ensure software architecture aligns with system-level transit requirements (e.g., signaling, control systems, passenger information systems).

Supervise coding activities and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Evaluate and integrate third-party software components or APIs.

Quality Assurance & Testing

Implement and oversee Software Verification & Validation (V&V) processes.

Develop test plans and procedures for unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing.

Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards (e.g., EN 50128 for railway software).

• Testing Coordination Responsibilities
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
  
  
  

Validate that all software components interact correctly with hardware and other systems (e.g., train control, fare collection, CCTV).

Conduct interface testing across subsystems like communications, propulsion, and signaling.

Manage test environments and simulate operational scenarios.

• Performance & Safety Testing Ensure software meets performance benchmarks (e.g., latency, throughput). Conduct safety and security testing, especially for mission-critical systems. Document and resolve defects found during testing phases.
• Integration Responsibilities Systems Integration Management
  
  
  

Coordinate integration of software with mechanical, electrical, and civil systems in transit infrastructure.

Manage interface definitions and ensure compatibility across subsystems.

Lead integration reviews and readiness assessments.

Operational Readiness

Support commissioning activities including final system validation and handover.

Ensure integrated systems meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Collaborate with operations teams for training and transition to live service.

• Supporting Activities
  
  
  

Maintain detailed documentation including design specs, test reports, and integration logs.

Track and report technical performance measures such as uptime, fault rates, and compliance metrics.

Engage with vendors and contractors to ensure software deliverables meet project needs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline, plus eight years of related experience, or an applicable Master’s degree with six years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the project engineering role performing requirements derivation/analysis and leading technical efforts to develop, test, and deliver systems which meet customer requirements.
• Experience developing system(s) through the systems engineering process.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use personal computer software such as spreadsheets and word processing programs and requirement management database tool.
• Experience with PLM tools, such as ARAS, is highly desirable.
• Mental ability to perform engineering problem solving and analytical tasks.
• Must be able to work under project deadlines and associated cost and schedule constraints.
  
  
  

Worker Type:

Employee