Business Unit:
Cubic Defense
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:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the development, testing, and validation of secure communications systems, including Software Defined Radios and Antenna Systems. This role is essential in bridging design engineering and production, ensuring our RF and digital systems meet performance and reliability standards.
You will work closely with hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production technicians to support product validation, troubleshoot hardware, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires up to 50% travel to support field testing, customer engagements, and production sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate RF and digital test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.)
• Perform measurements: s-parameters, harmonics, noise figure, bandwidth, P1dB, phase noise, spectral regrowth
• Assemble and test communication systems: antennas, PAs, modems, RF/digital cables, power supplies
• Conduct RF cascade analysis and calibrate RF power across frequency bands
• Troubleshoot and repair subassemblies and systems using schematics and test procedures
• Load firmware/software configurations and manage documentation
• Execute test procedures, record results, and generate reports using Microsoft Office tools
• Support prototype builds, debug efforts, and design validation testing
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for timely deliveries
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Travel up to 50% as required for testing, support, and field operations

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, military technical training, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in RF, analog, or digital electronics
• Proficiency with RF test equipment and measurement techniques
• Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Strong manual dexterity for working with small assemblies
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime or travel as needed
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Military background in Advanced Electronics Fields (AECF, AEEF, ATF, etc.) Ratings such as Electronics Technician (ET), Fire Controlman (FC), Sonar Technician (STS/STG), Missile Technician (MT), or Aviation Electronics Technician (AT)
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry (e.g., Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Raytheon)
• Familiarity with RF components: amplifiers, filters, mixers, switches, ADCs
• Experience with configuration management and logistics coordination

Team & Impact

• Work closely with a team of hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production technicians
• Support the full product lifecycle—from prototype to production

Contribute to the success of mission-critical, secure communications systems
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.
Cubic Pay Range:
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:
Employe

• Operate RF and digital test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.)
• Perform measurements: s-parameters, harmonics, noise figure, bandwidth, P1dB, phase noise, spectral regrowth
• Assemble and test communication systems: antennas, PAs, modems, RF/digital cables, power supplies
• Conduct RF cascade analysis and calibrate RF power across frequency bands
• Troubleshoot and repair subassemblies and systems using schematics and test procedures
• Load firmware/software configurations and manage documentation
• Execute test procedures, record results, and generate reports using Microsoft Office tools
• Support prototype builds, debug efforts, and design validation testing
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for timely deliveries
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Travel up to 50% as required for testing, support, and field operation